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Table 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (cont).
H - Hours of operation
M – Monthly
S - Semiannually
(As indicated)
Interval
H
M
s
(100 hours)
(500 hours)
Item to be inspected
RefIectors
Data Plates and Markings
Landing Leg
Leveling Jacks
Suspension Assemblies
Axle
Wheels and Tires
Brakes
Procedures
Replace any cracked, broken, or missing
refIectors.
Make sure data plates are legible and securely
mounted. Replace illegible data plates.
Inspect landing leg and brace for bent or broken
parts.
Inspect leveling jacks for bent or broken parts.
a.
b.
a.
b.
a.
b.
a.
Inspect shackles, bearings, pins, leaf springs
and spring eyes for damage or broken parts.
Inspect mounting brackets for cracks or loose
or missing hardware.
Check for damaged axle tube.
Check for loose or missing U-bolts or nuts.
Check serviceability of tires as indicated in
TM 9-2610-200-24.
Tighten wheel stud nuts to 450 to 500 ft-lb
(611 to 678 N-m).
Inspect brake linings for wear. Replace if brake
shoe lining is less than 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) thick.
Inspect brake adjusting screw, retaining screw,
retaining pins, springs, and clips for corrosion
and wear.
Inspect hydraulic wheel cylinders for leaks.
Adjust brakes.
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