TM 5-3895-369-14
Table 2-3. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - CONT.
Location
Not Fully Mission
Procedure
Item to
Item
Interval
Capable If:
Check/Service
No.
ENGINE
Do not smoke or allow flame or spark in
the vicinity while checking or filling the
batteries. The batteries generate hydrogen
- a highly explosive gas. Wear safety
goggles when adding distilled water.
In cold operation charge batteries
immediately after water has been added to
prevent freezing and damage to batteries;
run engine for one hour at 1500 RPM.
Batteries will not crank
Check the level of electrolyte. Electrolyte
Engine battery
Weekly
20
engine. Cables arc broken
and cables
level should be above the plates and below
loose, or heavily corroded.
the fill hole. Check for broken, loose, or
corroded terminals and cables.
EXTERIOR
Batteries will not crank
Check the level of electrolyte. Electrolyte
Auxiliary battery
21
Weekly
engine. Cables are broken
level should be above the plates and below
and cables, and
loose, or heavily corroded.
the fill hole. Check for broken, loose, or
battery box.
corroded terminals and cables.
INTERIOR
Grab-handles and/or anti-
Check for damage, rust, and corrosion.
Grab-handles and
Weekly
22
skid steps are damaged,
anti-skid steps.
rusted, or corroded.
ROPS/FOPS damaged or
Check for cracks in weldments or metal on
ROPS/FOPS
23
Weekly
missing.
structure, loose or lost bolts, worn or
damaged rubber mounting pads, and rust or
corrosion.
Personal safety of operator
Check seat for wear and tear. Check seat
Operator's seat
24
Weekly
during normal operation is
belt for damage to webbing, buckle, and
and seat belt.
impaired.
adjustment hardware. Check attachment
hardware and anchorage of the restraint
system.
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