Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

f. Power-Shift Transmission.

(2) With the engine running, and transmission in

neutral, withdraw the dipstick and check the oil level.

(1) Remove the plug in the floor plate to gain

access to the dipstick located on the right side of the

(3) Add oil through the dipstick opening, if

transmission case. Refer to figure 3-3.

necessary, to raise the level to the FULL mark on the

dipstick. Refer to the current lubrication order for the

correct transmission fluid to use.

(4) Install the plug in the floor plate.

g. Fuel Tank Servicing. Check the fuel gage. Add

fuel as necessary to bring the level up to full.

h. Radiator. Check coolant level. Level should be

within one inch of the top.

i. Batteries.

Note. Overfilling the battery can cause poor

performance or early failure due to loss of electrolyte.

(1) Check the level of the electrolyte regularly.

Add distilled water if necessary.

(2) Keep the top of the battery clean.

(3) Refer to TM 9-6140-200-15 for more specific

servicing information

Figure 3-3. Transmission dipstick.

Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

damage the equipment if operation were continued. All

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General

deficiencies and shortcomings will be recorded together

To insure that the truck is ready for operation at all

with the corrective action taken on DA Form 2404

times, it must be inspected systematically so that

(Equipment Inspector and Maintenance Worksheet) at

defects may be discovered and corrected before they

the earliest possible opportunity.

result in serious damage or failure. The necessary

preventive maintenance checks and services to be

3-4.

Preventive Maintenance

performed are listed and described it paragraph 3-4.

Defects discovered during operation of the unit will be

Refer to table 3-1 for preventive maintenance services.

noted for future correction to be made as soon as the

Item numbers indicate the sequence of minimum

requirements.

operation has ceased. Stop the operation immediately if

a deficiency is noted during operation which would

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