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TM-9-8240 12-Ton 4-Wheel Wrecklerlow-Bed Semitrailers M9 M270 and M270A1 Manual

Table II. Driver's or Operator's Preventive Maintenance Services (Cont)

oughly school its personnel in performing the maintenance pro-

cedures

for

this

semitrailer

set

forth

this

manual.

Table II. Driver's or Operator's Preventive Maintenance Services

USUAL CONDITIONS

Caution: Place all tags describ-

ing condition of semitrailer in a

conspicuous location so they will

not be overlooked.

Tires. Gage tires for correct pres-

sure (par 52). If hot, do not

reduce pressure.

Remove penetrating objects such

a s n a i l s or glass. Remove

stones from between duals.

Note any apparent loss of air,

unusual wear, or missing valve

caps.

Wheels. Inspect wheel nuts and

cap screws to see that they are

present and secure.

Brake lose, light cable. M a k e

certain that intervehicular ca-

ble and brake hose between

towing vehicle and trailer are

securely connected and in good

condition.

Vehicle equipment. Visually in-

spect vehicle publications, in-

cluding Standard Form 91 (Op-

erator's Report of Motor-Ve-

hicle Accident) and DA Form

461,

Operate lights (if tactical situa-

tion permits) and observe func-

tioning. Visually inspect re-

flectors.

Leaks, general

(semitrailer M270

A1).

Look under semitrailer

for any indication of brake

fluid leaks.

Visually inspect body, spare tire

carrier, and stowage box. See

that nothing will drag on the

ground.

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