TM 9-2320-283-10
Item
No.
12
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Model M915A1
Interval
Before
Location
Item to
Check/
Service
Controls
and In-
stru-
ments
Continued
Crewmember
Procedure
DRIVER
h. Check transmission and ra-
tio selector. Shift in all ranges
observing unusual stiffness,
abnormal operation or binding.
i. Check engine retarder for
braking ability.
j. Check steering response.
k. Listen for leakage in exhaust
system.
I. Check tachograph rpm ne-
edle for proper response to
throttle. Check idle speed 580
to 650 rpm.
m. Check parking brake; pull
out to apply, push in to release.
With parking brake applied,
place transmission in gear. Ve-
hicle should not move.
n. Check service brakes for
pulling, grabbing or other ab-
normal operation by moving
vehicle approximately 10 feet.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
h. Transmission or
ratio selector inop-
erative or binding.
i. Engine retarder is
inoperable.
j. Steering binds or is
unresponsive.
k. Pipe, clamp or
hardware damaged
or missing.
I. Tachograph indi-
cates less than 580
rpm or more than 650
rpm at idle.
m. Parking brake is
inoperative.
n. Brakes do not
stop vehicle.
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