TM 9-6115-660-13&P
Table 2-2. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
NOTE
If 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.
Location
Item
Interval
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
No.
Item to
Capable if:
Check/Service
Location
Item
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
No.
Check Service
Capable if:
WARNING
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 (1). Handbrake lever
or 2) is locked in
should move freely throughout its
the applied position.
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.
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