TM-9-2320-365-20-1 LMTV Unit Maintenance Manual M1078 Series - Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-365-20-1 2-10 Change 2 Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont) Item No. Interval Location Item to be Checked or Serviced Procedure Not Fully Mission Capable If: 1 Semiannual Preservice Checks (CONT) NOTE Do not turn tires when turning wheel to check for steering wheel free play. f. Place a strip of tape around steering wheel at 12 O'clock position. Turn steering wheel right until resistance is felt. Place a ruler lightly against outer rim of steering wheel with end of ruler at one edge of tape. Turn steering wheel left until resistance is felt. Measure distance designated edge of tape has traveled. Maximum free play measured at outside rim of steering wheel is 2-1/2 in. (64 mm). f. Steering wheel exceeds 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) free play. g. Apply brake pedal with steady force. Vehicle should slow down and stop without pulling to one side or jerking. Release brake pedal. The brakes should release immediately and without difficulty. g. Brakes chatter, pull to one side, will not release, or do not work. h. Observe vehicle response to road shocks, side sway or continuous bouncing indicates a malfunction. h. Handling is unstable. Do not hold steering wheel at full left or right position for longer than 10 seconds. Oil overheating and pump damage can result. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. i. With vehicle stopped, turn steering wheel to extreme left, then to extreme right to check for binding or jerking. i. Hard steering is evident. j. Check engine operation at all speeds. Ensure that engine does not go over engine governed speed - (55 mph or 2600 rpm). j. Engine exceeds or fails to reach governed speed. CAUTION