Specifications

TM9-2330-384-14&P
Table. Unit PreventiveMaintenanceChecksandServices(PMCS)Con't).
M-Monthly
S-Semiannually A-Annually
ITEM INTERVAL
ITEMTOBE
NO.
M S A INSPECTED
PROCEDURES
7 UNDER
SEMITRAILER
(Con't)
h. Inspectchassisforcracks,breaks,orbadwelds.Notifydirect
support maintenance of any damage found.
i. Inspect emergency valve for looseness of mounting bolts.
Inspect emergency valve or cable linkage for damage. Be alert for
signs of leaks. Tighten loose mounting bolts. If cable linkage is
damaged, replace (see paragraph 4-76). If emergency valve is
damaged, replace (see paragraph 4-82).
j. Inspect strainer assembly for looseness of mounting hardware
or damage. Be alert for signs of leaks. If strainer assembly is
damaged, replace (see paragraph 4-71).
k. Service strainer assembly (see paragraph 4-71).
8 TOP OF
SEMITRAILER
a. Open manhole fill cover (see paragraph 2-16). Inspect manhole
lid, fill cover gasket, and fill cover lid and latching mechanism for
damage. If any component is damaged, replace (see paragraph 4-
67).
b. Inspect manhole fill cover vacuum and pressure/vacuum vents.
If gummed up, or if there are signs of obvious damage, replace (see
paragraph 4-67). Close manhole fill cover (see paragraph 2-16).
c. Inspect grounding studs at roadside and curbside overturn rail
for damage. They must be unpainted, securely mounted, and clean.
If grounding stud is damaged, replace (see paragraph 4-64).
d. Inspect nonskid surface of walkway. If nonskid surface is worn
off, use Deck Cover Compound (Item 6, Appendix E) to replace.
9 CURBSIDE OF
SEMITRAILER
a. Check wheel bearing lubricant level at hubcaps of front and rear
wheels. If level is below fill mark, remove hubcap plug and add
proper lubricant until even with fill mark. Install plug (see Chapter
3, Section I).
b. Clean and inspect wheel bearings and replace wheel oil seals
(see paragraph 4-46).
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