TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0023 00 0023 00-6 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (Contd) Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Contd). ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO CHECK/ SERVICE PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF: 11 12 13 14 Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Annually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Air intake system Starter and starter wiring Alternator, alternator wiring, and mounting bracket Cooling system a. Inspect air cleaner (4) and air intake tubes (2) for security or damage. b. Check air cleaner indicator tube (1) for kinks or bends. c. Inspect air cleaner element (3) for tears or presence of dirt and oil. Clean or replace as necessary (WP 0052 00). a. Inspect starter (5) mounting nuts for security. If loose, tighten nuts to 70–80 lb-ft (95–108 N•m). b. Inspect starter (5) wiring for loose and corroded connections. Clean connections if corrosion is present. If loose, tighten. a. Inspect alternator (9) for secure mounting. b. Inspect alternator (9) wiring for burned or frayed wires and loose or broken terminal connections. If loose, tighten. If burned, frayed, or broken, replace or repair wiring (WP 0090 00). c. Check alternator belts for wear and tension. d. Inspect alternator mounting bracket (10). If loose, tighten. If broken, replace (WP 0085 00). a. Inspect radiator (6) for clogged or bent fins and protruding objects. Clean radiator and straighten bent fins. b. Test coolant freeze point. c. Air cleaner element is torn, dirty, or contaminated. b. Wiring connections are loose or corroded. b. Wiring insulation is missing, frayed, or split; or poor connections are evident. a. Radiator is clogged, bent, or damaged. 3 4 2 1