TM 5-6115-632-14&P
Table 3-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - CONT.
B - Before
D - During
A - After
W - Weekly
M - Monthly
Item
no.
18
19
20
Interval
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 current meter (21) reading
does not exceed 100% or more than 5%
load difference between phases.
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*U. S. Government Printing Office: 1991-554-030/40132
Equipment is not
ready/available if:
Service brakes fail to
operate.
Battery indicator not in
green or yellow area.
Correct frequency
cannot be
maintained.
