Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con’t).
B-Before D-During A-After
W-Weekly M-Monthly
INTERVAL ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Check for and have Repaired, Filled, or
NOT READY/
NO. B D A W M Adjusted as required.
AVAILABLE IF:
7
CURBSIDE OF SEMITRAILER (Con't)
8 OPERATIONAL CHECKS
NOTE
l Make operational checks after cou-
pling semitrailer to tractor (see para-
graph 2-12).
l l An assistant operator is required to
perform
many of the following
checks.
a. Check landing gear for damage and proper
operation.
b. Check that tractor intervehicular electrical
cable and air connections are properly made
and secure (see paragraph 2-12).
c. Check operation of all lights (see
TM 9-2320-273-10 or TM 9-2320-283-10).
d. Test brake system by actuating the service
brakes.
e. With semitrailer coupled to tractor, have an
assistant actuate the service brakes. Listen for
air leaks at air couplings, and at brake valves
and air reservoirs.
Service brakes fail to
operate.
Air leaks are found.
Landing gear is dam
aged or will no
operate.
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