Table 3-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

TM 10-3930-627-12

Operator Maintenance Category

Daily

Interval and

Item to be

Paragraph

sequence No.

inspected

Procedure

reference

Before

During

After

operation Operation

operation

Drive belt tension and

Check for 1/2 inch deflection at firm

condition.

thumb pressure midway between

alternator and fan pulleys. Check for

damage or aging.

Tires inflation and

Check for 100 psi inflation and wear,

condition.

cuts, or imbedded objects.

2-4

Oil tank level

Check and maintain level. Refer to L.O.

Transmission oil

Check and maintain level.

3-7

Fire extinguisher

Check charge and for broken seal.

Instruments

Note readings. Report abnormal

2-7

indications promptly.

3-3

Brakes

Check operation, and pedal for 3/8 inch

2-6

to 5/8 inch free travel.

Fuel tank

Add fuel as needed.

3-7

Battery

Check and maintain electrolyte 3/8 inch

3-7

above plates.

Radiator

Check and maintain coolant level.

Horn

Check for operation.

Hand brake

Engine

Check oil level, fill as required by LO.

Lights

Check for operation.

SECTION IV. TROUBLESHOOTING

operation immediately and as accurately as possible.

3-6. Operator Responsibilities

The operator is authorized to perform the jobs listed in

The operator will report to the proper authority any

section V following.

deficiencies noted before, during, or after operation.

Report any strange noises or subnormal

SECTION V. MAINTENANCE OF COMPONENTS

d. Radiator. Check and maintain coolant level.

3-7. Operator's Maintenance

e. Battery. Check electrolyte level. Add distilled

a. Engine. Check oil level by dipstick. Add oil

water as needed to cover plates 3/8 inch.

as needed.

Use only oil specified in the current

f. Transmission. Check level with engine warm

lubrication order.

and idling. Add oil specified for local temperatures as

b. Engine Air Cleaner. Remove filter element,

needed to bring level to mark on dipstick.

clean surface with gentle compressed air blast and soft

brush. Replace when necessary.

c. Fuel Tank. Fill as needed with specified

gasoline.

3-2