TM-9-2320-386-10 Page 71

TM-9-2320-386-10 Operator's Manual for M44A3 Series Trucks

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Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd). ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO CHECK/ SERVICE PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF: TM 9-2320-386-10 2-38 Change 1 With engine shut off, ensure air dryer Air dryer heater heater (1) is functioning properly. fails to operate at Touch heater (1). If functioning temperatures of 53°F properly, heater (1) should feel warm. (12°C) and below. 37 Air Open drainvalves (3) on air reservoirs reservoirs (2) and exhaust air completely. NOTE Air dryer heater must be checked immediately after shutting down engine. Air dryer heater only operates at temperatures of 53°F (12°C) and below. 3 2 VEHICLE EXTERIOR ENGINE NOT RUNNING 36 After Air dryer Operation heater (Contd) WARNING Use caution when checking air dryer heater. A malfunc- tioning heater may be too hot to touch and cause injury to personnel. Air dryer heater operates at temperatures of 53°F (12°C) and below. Air dryer heater failure may result in equip- ment damage and injury or death to personnel. 1