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TM 9-2330-272-14
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Con’t).
B–BEFORE
D–DURING
A–AFTER
W–WEEKLY
ITEM
NO. B D A W
3
4
5
6
7
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED,
FILLED, OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED.
LANDING GEAR
a. Inspect for loose shoes, bent or damaged landing
gear legs, and loose or missing mounting bolts.
b. After coupllng towing vehicle to semitrailer, en-
gage landing gear handcrank and raise and lower
landing gear legs (para 2-10).
TANK
Inspect tank shell for dents and leaks.
TIRES AND WHEELS
a. Inspect tires for unusual wear or damage.
b. Check for proper air pressure:
Highway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 psi (414 kPa)
Cross-country and Sand . . 45 psi (310 kPa)
c. Inspect wheels for cracks or other damage. Check
to ensure that no wheel nuts are missing or loose.
STOWAGE TUBE ASSEMBLY
a. Inspect stowage tube assembly for damage and
security of mounting. Ensure that stowage tube as-
sembly doors are present and secured.
b. Ensure that transfer hoses, portable ground rod,
and petroleum gage stick are stowed inside stow-
age tube assembly.
FILTER-SEPARATOR (M131A4C AND M131A5C)
a. Open draincock on bottom of filter-separator sump
and allow all water to drain. When fuel appears,
close draincock.
b. Check automatic water drain valve on bottom of fil-
ter-separator for fuel seepage. No other liquid ex-
cept water should be detected at valve.
c. Check pressure differential (para 2-16). If there is
no pressure or if pressure differential between filter
inlet and filter outlet is greater than 20 psi (138 kPa)
for M131A5C, or 15 psi (103 kPa) for M131A4C, fil-
ter elements and no-go fuses require replacement.
Notify Organizational Maintenance.
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
Landing gear legs cannot be
raised or lowered.
Any fuel leakage is evident.
Tires have damage which could
result in tire failure.
Wheel is damaged or wheel nuts
are missing.
Ground rod is missing.
Fuel is seeping from automatic
water drain valve.
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