Table 2-2. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

TM 9-6115-659-13&P Table 2-2. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services NOTE If the equipment must be in continuous operation, check and service only those items that can be checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make the complete checks and services when the equipment can be shut down. Location Item Interval Procedure Not Fully Mission No. Item to Capable if: Check/Service WARNING Before performing any maintenance that requires climbing on or under trailer, make sure that trailer handbrakes are set, and front and rear trailer support legs are lowered. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe personal injury or death. TRAILER 1 Before HANDBRAKES a. Check for proper operation of Handbrake lever handbrake lever (1). Handbrake lever (1) is locked in the should move freely throughout its applied position. entire travel. b. Check for proper adjustment of handb- rake lever (1). Handbrake lever is properly adjusted when additional force is required to move handbrake lever beyond two-thirds distance of travel toward the applied position. If improperly adjusted, refer to step d. c. With trailer hooked to towing vehicle, set the handbrake lever (1). Move the trailer slightly to see if the handbra- kes hold the wheels. If not, proceed to step d. 2-10 Change 2