a. You are the assigned operator, but have not operated the vehicle since the last weekly inspection. b. You are operating the vehicle for the first time. MAKE THE FOLLOWING WALK-AROUND CHECKS: VEHICLE EXTERIOR 1 a. Visually check for underinflated a. Tires have leaks, and unserviceable tires and security cuts, gouges, cracks, of mount (including spare). Check tires or bulges which could for leaks, cuts, gouges, cracks, or result in tire failure bulges. Remove all penetrating during operation objects. and cannot be replaced with spare tire. b. Visually check for obvious damage to body and cab that would impair operation. (1) Check for missing or damaged (1) Dropside hinges dropside hinges (1) and pins (2). and pins are missing or damaged. (2) Check for missing or damaged (2) Troop seat retain- troop seat retainer pins (4). er pins are missing or damaged. (3) Check for missing or damaged (3) Troop seat seat latches (3). latches are missing or damaged. (4) Check for missing or damaged (4) Safety strap is safety strap (5). missing or damaged. NOTE • Step 1 applies to M35A3C dropside vehicles only. • Steps 2 through 5 apply only if vehicle is to be used to transport troops. Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO CHECK/ SERVICE PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF: TM 9-2320-386-10 2-20 Before Operation NOTE Perform Weekly as well as Before Operation PMCS if: NOTE Item 1 will be accomplished as the walk-around inspection is performed.