TM 54310-386-14
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Cont).
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
INTERVAL
EQUIPMENT IS
ITEM
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
NOT READY/
NO
B
D A
W
PROCEDURES
AVAILABLE IF:
5
•
•
Belt guard. Inspect for tears or holes in
mesh.
6
•
•
Drive belts tension. Press down on drive
Belt depression is more than 1/2 inch.
belts one at a time and measure
Do not operate until adjusted.
distance, if more than 0.4-0.6 inches,
belts require adjustment.
7
•
•
Battery holddown and cables. Inspect
Battery is cracked.
for cracked or leaking case and broken,
loose, or bent posts. Check for loose
battery cables.
8
•
Check electrolyte level. Add distilled
Electrolyte level is low.
water if level is low.
9
•
•
•
Gages. Inspect for damaged pointers,
Gages damaged or inoperative. Do not
cracked lenses, liquid fill leaks, loose
operate until repaired.
tube connections or loose wires, loose
hardware, plus operation and normal
readings during operation.
10
•
•
Switches, controls and valves. Inspect
Switches damaged or inoperative.
for proper operation. Check for loose-
ness damage and missing parts.
WARNING
Examine hoses before pressurizing.
Worn or frayed hose may explode.
11
•
•
Fuel, air, oil lines, and fittings. Inspect
Fuel, air, oil lines or fittings damaged.
for wear, cracks, cuts, fraying, leaks and
Do not operate with damaged hose or
loose connections.
fittings.
12
•
Exhaust system. Inspect muffler, silencer
and exhaust pipe for any holes caused by
rust. Inspect for loose or missing parts.
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