TM 5-3895-369-14
Table 2-3. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - CONT.
Location
Interval
Item
Item to
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
No.
Check/Service
Capable If:
ENGINE
Check coolant level only when the engine is
stopped. Wait until the temperature is
below 160F (70C) before removing the
radiator pressure cap. Failure to do so can
cause personal injury from heated coolant
spray.
3
Before
Engine coolant
Check coolant level. Maintain coolant level Class III leaks exist.
at not more than one inch below bottom of
Overheating condition
radiator neck.
exists (above 212F
[100C]).
INTERIOR
4
Before
Brakes
Test ail brakes before operating vehicle.
Brakes do not function
properly.
5
During
Instrument panel
Inspect panel for damage, unserviceable
A malfunction/deficiency is
instruments, and broken glass. Monitor
observed during operation
instrumentation regularly for proper
which would damage the
function of ail systems.
equipment if operation
were continued.
a. Engine Oil Pressure:
Oil pressure gauge is
10 PSI at idle (min. allowable).
inoperable.
30 PSI to 60 PSI at rated rpm.
5
During
Instrument panel
Continuous operation with coolant
temperature above 212F (100C) can
damage the engine.
b. Engine Coolant Temperature:
Coolant temperature gauge
180F Min.
is inoperative.
190F Max.
2-25