TM 5-3895-374-24-1
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Visual Inspection
Description
Inspection To Be Performed
Chassis
a.
Inspect chassis for evidence of damage during shipment.
b.
Check mounting hardware and tighten if required.
Electrical System
a
Check all lights for burned out bulbs, loose connections, damaged cables.
b.
Check to insure all circuits function properly.
Running Gear
a.
Check all lubricant levels.
and Brake System
b.
Check tire inflation.
c.
Inspect tires for serious cuts or bruises Remove foreign
objects lodged In the tread.
d
Check all wheel mounting nuts for proper torque.
e.
Check suspension for damage or loose hardware.
f
Check for proper air pressure, minimum 89 psi (551 6 kPa).
g.
Inspect brake lines for evidence of leakage Tighten or replace loose or defective
fittings.
h.
Check operation of brakes.
i.
Bleed condensation from air brake reservoirs.
See also Operator’s Manual, Chapter 3, paragraph 3-4, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service (PMCS)
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