TM 5-3805-257-14&P
Table K-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
A-After
W-Weekly
B-Before
D-During
M-Monthly
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
Interval
Item
Equipment is not ready/
Procedure Check for and have repaired,
A
B
D
W
available if
filed. or adjusted as needed
M
No.
NOTE
PERFORM WEEKLY AS WELL AS BEFORE PMCS'S
IF:
a. You are the assigned operator but have not operated
vehicle since the last weekly.
b. You are operating the vehicle for the first time.
MAKE THE FOLLOWING WALK AROUND CHECKS:
1.
(Exterior of vehicle)
Class III leakage is evident. No fuel leak is
a. Check for evidence of leakage (oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, or
coolant) on or under the scoop loader.
allowed.
Cracked welds, buckled or split seam and
b. Check roll over protective structure (ROPS) for obvious
loose or missing mounting bolts.
damage or loose mounting.
Tires have cuts or abrasions which would
c. Check tires for obvious damage or low pressure (correct pres-
result in tire failure during operation. One
sure is 45 psi).
or more tires missing or unserviceable.
2.
ENGINE
Check oil level at dipstick Add as required to FULL mark.
AIR CLEANER
3
Check indicator during operation. Clean or replace element when
red Bag completely fills indicator window
4.
TRANSMISSION and TORQUE CONVERTER
Check fluid level at dipstick. With engine running at operating
temperature, transmission in neutral level should be between "L"
and "H". Add as required.
5.
LIGHTS
Check lights for proper operation
INSTRUMENTS
6.
Gages not within ranges specified
Check for normal readings as follows:
22 to 28 volts
a. VOLTMETER
b. OIL PRESSURE
Low Idle (min)
.12 psi
.45 psi
Gov RPM.
165 to 185 F
GAGE
d. TORQUE CONVERTER
Max 250 F or Red Area
TEMPERATURE GAGE
.95 to 110 psi
e. AIR PRESSURE GAGE..
7.
Controls are not operable
CONTROL LEVERS AND PEDALS
Check for proper operation.
8.
AIR TANKS
Open drain cock IO release accumulated moisture Close cock.
9.
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
Check oil level with engine shutdown and bucket on ground.
Level should be at FULL mark. Refill as necessary
RADIATOR
10.
Check coolant level. Fill to the overflow.
BELTS
11.
Belt missing or broken
Inspect fan, alternator and air compressor or V-belts for frayed
condition or deterioration.
ALCOHOL EVAPORATOR (FREEZING TEMPERATURES
12.
ONLY)
Check and refill as required.
BATTERIES
13.
WARNING
Do not smoke or allow open flame in vicinity while
checking or filling battery. The battery generates hy-
drogen, a highly explosive gas.
Check level of electrolyte. If low, fill with clean water (distilled if
possible) to the split ring In freezing weather run engine at least 15
minutes to allow added water to mix with electrolyte.
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