TM 5-3805-290-10
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED
0012 00
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
ITEM
MAN-
NOT FULLY MISSION
SERVICE
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
75
Monthly
0.2 Hour
Coolant
Nitrites Level
0012 00
WARN I N G
DO NOT service cooling system unless engine has
cooled. This is a pressurized cooling system and
escaping steam or hot coolant will cause serious
burns.
DO NOT remove cooling system radiator cap when
engine is hot. Allow engine to cool down. Loosen cap
to first stop and let any pressure out of cooling sys-
tem, then remove cap. Failure to follow this warning
may cause serious burns.
Wear effective eye, glove, and skin protection when
handling coolants. Failure to follow this warning
may cause injury to personnel.
Use SCA Test Kit (Item 17, WP 0031
00) to test nitrites level in coolant. If
test strip indicates nitrites level is too
low for conventional (Cat DEAC) anti-
freeze, notify Unit Maintenance to add
SCA inhibitor.
WAR N I N G
76
Monthly
Service Brake
Holding Abil-
If machine begins to move during test, reduce engine
ity Test
speed immediately and engage parking brake. Injury to
personnel can result if machine moves during test.
a. Observe the following conditions/
precautions:
(1) Test brakes on a dry, level
surface.
