TM 9-6115-658-13&P 2-8Table 2-2. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services NOTEIf the equipment must be in continuous operation, check and service only those items that can be checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make the complete checks and services when the equipment can be shut down. ITEM NO. INTERVAL LOCATION PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF: Item to Check/Service Before performing any maintenance that requires climbing on or under trailer, make sure that trailer handbrakes are set, and front and rear trailer support legs are lowered. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury or death. TRAILER 1 Before HANDBRAKES a. Check for proper operation of handbrake lever (1). Handbrake lever should move freely throughout its entire travel. b. Check for proper adjustment of handbrake lever (1). Handbrake lever is properly adjusted when additional force is required to move handbrake lever beyond two-thirds distance of travel toward the applied position. If improperly adjusted, refer to step d. c. With trailer hooked to towing vehicle, set the handbrake lever (1). Move the trailer slightly to see if the handbrakes hold the wheels. If not, proceed to step d. Handbrake lever (1) is locked in the applied position. WARNING
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