TM 5-4220-233-14
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Item
Item
Not Mission
No.
Interval
to Check/Service
Procedure
Capable if:
4
Before
Hydraulic
a. Check for brake fluid leakage from reservoir on the
Class Ill leakage is
Brake
surge actuator, hydraulic brake lines, and fittings.
found.
System
b. Check brake fluid level add or remove fluid as
Level is low
required to be 1/2" (13mm) below opening.
Chain broken or not
c. Check condition of emergency brake chain and ensure
attached to the towing
that it is attached to the towing vehicle
vehicles.
5
Before
Parking
a. Check for proper operation of the handbrake level.
If handbrake is
Brake
inoperative or not
System
b. Check for proper adjustment of handbrake lever.
Adjustable.
Handbrake lever Is properly adjusted when additional
force is required to move handbrake lever beyond
two-thirds distance of travel toward the applied position.
6
Before
Electrical
a. Check general condition of Intervehicular cable and
Plug missing or
System
plug.
cannot be mated to
vehicle.
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