TM 5-6115-630-14&P
Item
no.
18
19
20
Table 3-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (cont).
B - Before
B
Interval
D
l
l
l
A
3-12
Change 2
W
M
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
M - Monthly
Item to be inspected.
Procedure: check for and have repaired,
filled, or adjusted as needed
BRAKE SYSTEM
Test brake system by hooking trailer to towing
vehicle and applying brakes.
TRAILER OPERATION
a.
b.
Be alert for any unusual noises while towing
trailer. Stop and investigate any unusual noises.
Ensure that trailer is tracking/following correctly
behind towing vehicle with no side pull.
GENERATOR SET GAGES AND INSTRUMENTS
a.
b.
Check that battery indicator (19) is in yellow
area while batteries are charging and in green
area when batteries are fully charged.
Check that frequency meter (20) indicates
60 Hz (red line) when generator is operating
under load.
c.
Check that ammeter (21) reading does not
exceed 100% or more than 5% load difference
between phases.
Equipment is not
ready/available if:
Service brakes fail to
operate.
Indicating in the red.
