TM 9-4120-405-13&P
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (cont.)
B - BEFORE
D - DURING
A - AFTER
W - WEEKLY
M - MONTHLY
Procedures:
Interval
Check for and have
Equipment is
Item
Item to be
repaired, filled or adjusted
Not Ready/
No.
BDAWM
Inspected
as needed
Available If:
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Frames
a. Check that air conditioner and
Mounting hardware is
generator-set are securely
loose or missing.
mounted.
b. Inspect the entire chassis
Frame is obviously broken
frame when trailer is loaded for
or cracked.
damage, cracks, broken welds.
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Leg Prop Assembly
With trailer connected to towing
Leg prop assembly will
vehicle, check leg prop assembly
not secure in the stored
for ease of operation.
position or will not sup-
port trailer.
27
Brake System
Test brake system by hooking
Service brakes fail to
trailer to towing vehicle.
operate.
28
Handbrakes
With trailer hooked to towing vehicle,
set the handbrakes. Move the
trailer slightly to see if the hand-
brakes hold the wheel.
29
Lights and
NOTE
An assistant is required while
checking the brake lights.
a. Connect the intervehicular
cable to the towing vehicle.
b. Operate the vehicle light switch
through all settings and check the
lights.
c. Check for damage and presence
of reflectors.
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