Table 2-2. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Table 2-2. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

NOTE

If equipment must be in continuous operation, check and service only those items

that can be checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make complete

checks and services when equipment can be shut down. When a procedure is

required for both weekly and before intervals, it is not necessary to do the

procedure twice if the equipment is operated during the weekly period.

Location

Not Fully Mission

Item

Capable if:

Procedure

Item to Check/Service

Interval

No.

WARNING

Before performing any maintenance that requires climbing on or under trailer, make

sure that trailer handbrakes are set and trailer is supported to prevent rolling or

tipping. Injury to personnel could result from trailer suddenly rolling or tipping,

`RAILER

Any condition

a. Check for damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION

Before

renders the power

Fenders/body

plant/power unit not

Gen set door

mission capable.

Reflectors

Landing leg

Skid base

Lunette

Chains

Identification plates

Class III coolant or

Fuel and coolant

b. Check on, around and under

equipment for fuel, oil or coolant any class fuel leak is

detected.

leaks.

Handbrake lever (1

a. Check operation of handbrake

HANDBRAKE

Before

or 2) locked in

lever (1). Lever should move

applied position.

freely through its entire travel.

b. Check adjustment of handbrake

lever (1). Lever is properly

adjusted when it is difficult to

move beyond two-thirds of the

way to the applied position. If

out of adjustment, see step d.

c. With trailer hooked to towing

vehicle, set handbrake lever (1).

Move trailer slightly to see if

handbrakes hold wheels. If not

proceed to step d.

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