Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (Contd)

Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Contd).

ITEM

ITEM TO CHECK/

EQUIPMENT NOT

INTERVAL

PROCEDURE

NO.

SERVICE

READY/AVAILABLE IF:

PRIOR TO ROAD TEST

Perform all Before Operation checks listed

in the TM 9-2320-361-10, "Preventive

Maintenance Checks and Services".

Semiannually Starter

Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10). While

starting engine, listen for unusual noises

and difficult cranking. Ensure mounting

bolts are present and tight.

Semiannually Engine and

a. Accelerator pedal

a. Observe response to accelerator pedal

engine

is sticking or

(4). Listen for unusual noises. Observe

compartment

binding.

for hesitation, varying idle speed, and

sticking or binding of accelerator pedal.

Semiannually

b. Be alert for excessive vibration and the

smell of fuel, oil, coolant, and exhaust.

Semiannually Throttle

Throttle is sticking

Check travel and free movement of

control

or binding.

throttle control (1) by watching

accelerator pedal (4). When throttle

control (1) is pulled out all the way,

accelerator pedal (4) will be down against

stop screw. Check that throttle control (1)

does not bind or stick in any position.

ROAD TEST

Perform all During Operation checks

listed in TM 9-2320-361-10 in addition to

those that follow. Drive the vehicle for at

least 5 miles (8 kilometers) over varied

terrain both on and off road. This will

provide ample time to check reported

malfunctions and to locate unreported

malfunctions.

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