Section III. PRELIMINARY SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENT OF HULL EQUIPMENT-continued

TM 9-2350-222-34-1

10. Fuel the vehicle. While fueling, check for leaks at filler connections, fuel tank drain plugs, fuel line quick-

disconnects, fuel valve, and filters. Correct any leaks found.

11. Check oil level in engine and transmission in accordance with LO 9-2350-222-12. Check processing tag DD Form

1397 for grade of engine oil installed in the vehicle. Change the engine oil only if a different type or grade is

required.

12. Service engine air cleaner filters. Refer to TM 9-2350-222-20-1.

13. Check operation of all controls. Refer to TM 9-2350-222-10.

14. Making sure hand brake is set, start engine. Refer to TM 9-2350-222-10. Check immediately for fuel and oil

leaks. Shut down engine and correct leaks if any are found.

NOTE

The engine may start hard, smoke excessively and run erratically.

However, operation should generally improve after about 5 minutes of

running time. Failure to obtain full engine power will require performing

troubleshooting to isolate and correct the problem.

15. Perform the semi-annual(S) Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) listed in TM 9-2350-222-20-1,

including a complete suspension lubrication in accordance with LO 9-2350222-12.

16. Equipment faults found during preliminary servicing or during the break in period will be corrected by the using

organization or by the supporting maintenance unit as appropriate, depending upon the nature of the fault.

17. Serious equipment faults which appear to involve unsatisfactory design or material will be reported using Quality

Deficiency Report SF 368, as prescribed in DA PAM 738-750.

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