TM 5-1730-245-14
Table 2-1. Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
ITEM
INTERVAL
LOCATION
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY MISSION
NO.
ITEM TO
CAPABLE IF
CHECK/SERVICE
1
Before
Panels
Check to ensure panels (5 and 8, Front and side panels not
removed.
2
Before
Instruments
Inspect instruments (1, 2, 3, 6, 7,
damage (cracks, looseness etc. )
3
Before
Cabinet Interior
Inspect hydraulic line for leakage Class
III
leakage
Inspect engine oil and hydraulic observed. Refer to para-
filters for leakage.
graph 2 4.
Check for fuel leakage.
Any fuel leakage.
4
Before
Hydraulic Fluid
Check dipstick (13, Fig 1-2) for Insufficient oil.
Tank
adequate hydraulic fluid level.
5
Before
Hydraulic Pump
Inspect pump for security of Loose
or
missing
mounting
hardware.
6
Before
Hoses
Check
for
missing
or Loose, missing, unservice-
unserviceable, or hoses. Check able, or disconnected
all hose connections (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, hoses
7
Before
Hydraulic selector
Check for proper position as
valves
Check dipstick (3, Fig 2-3) for Insufficient oil.
Loose
8
Before
Engine
adequate oil level. Inspect the components or wires
engine assembly for loose
components or wires.
Check fuel gauge (1, Fig 2-1) for No fuel
9
Before
Fuel Tank
10
Before
Engine Radiator
Remove radiator access cap (9, Coolant low or missing.
radiator is filled with coolant.
11
Before
Fan Belt
Inspect for serviceability.
Unserviceable.
12
During
Instruments
Check to ensure instruments.
Non-functioning. are func-
tioning.
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