TM 9-2590-209-14&P
Section IV. OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
10-15. General
Preventive maintenance is the
10-16. Specific Procedures.
systematic care, inspection, and servicing of equipment
to maintain it in a serviceable condition, prevent
a. Preventive maintenance checks and
breakdown, and insure maximum operational readiness.
services (PMCS) to be performed daily each time the
early model bulldozer is operated are listed in table 10-2.
late and early model M9 bulldozers.
b. Refer
to
TM
38-750
for
recording
malfunctions.
Table 10-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
NOTE: Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.
B - Before
A - After
M - Monthly
D - During
W - Weekly
Procedures
Equipment will be
Item
Interval
Item to be
Check for and have repaired
reported Not Ready
No.
B
D
AW
Inspected
or adjusted as necessary
(Red) if:
CAUTION
Continuously check for
Class III oil
evidence of oil leaks;
leak.
loose or missing hardware,
bolts, nuts, or clamp, and unusual noises.
CAUTION
Oil in reservoir must be
maintained at proper level
for satisfactory performance
of hydraulic pump.
1
RESERVOIR.
Check oil in reservoir. Fill
2
BLADE ASSY
Check blade assembly control lever for-
Blade assembly
MANUAL
free operation. With vehicle
will not respond
CONTROL
engine idling, place hydraulic
to movement of
LEVER
pump switch in ON position.
control lever.
Disengage carrying hooks and operate
control handle. Check that
blade assembly responds correctly to
movement of the control lever.
10-10