TM 10-4610-239-10
TM 08580B-10/1
Table 2-2. (Army) Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Trailer)
NOTE
Within designated intervals, perform these checks in the order listed. Perform weekly PMCS as well as
BEFORE operations PMCS if:
(1)
You are the assigned operator and have not operated the ROWPU since the last weekly PMCS.
(2)
Operating the item for the first time.
B-Before
D-During
A-After
W-Weekly
M-Monthly
Interval
Procedures:
Equipment is
Item
Item to be
Check for and have repaired
not ready/
No.
B
D
A
W
M
Inspected
or adjusted as necessary
available if:
1
Towing vehicle
Check that 24 V power supply
24 V not available.
electrical system
is available to trailer.
2
Electrical connector
Check that connector and cable
Broken cable or
and cable
in good condition, insulation
connector.
unbroken, connector
free of dirt and corrosion.
3
Lights
Check that tail light, stoplights,
Light system
and blackout light work properly.
inoperative.
4
Chassis wiring
Inspect for frayed or worn
Wiring excessively
spots in wiring harness.
frayed, worn or
deteriorated.
5
Service brake
Start engine of towing vehicle to
Pressure on brake
system
build up air pressure in brake
pedal in towing
system. Check for proper operation
vehicle does not
of brakes
activate trailer brakes.
6
Air hose couplers
Make sure couplers are securely
Couplers broken.
attached to towing vehicle (or
dummy couplers if trailer not
attached to a towing vehicle).
7
Air hoses
Check for cracks, leaks, or
Hoses broken or
other damage.
leaking.
8
Air brake tubing
Inspect for bends, dents, and
Parts badly damaged
reservoir, and other
leaks which may interfere
or leaking.
components
with proper operation.
9
Air reservoir
Drain condensation by opening
Draincock broken
draincock; close draincock
or corroded.
after draining. Check for
broken or corroded draincock.
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