TM 5-3805-296-10
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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Continued.
ITEM TO BE
ITEM
MAN-
CHECKED OR
EQUIPMENT NOT
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
3
Before
Hitch Area
WARN I N G
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clear-
ances suddenly and cause personnel injury.
Always stop engine BEFORE working in area of
hitch link.
a. Check under hitch for
Class III hydraulic fluid
leaks are evident.
evidence of hydraulic fluid
leakage.
b. On both sides of hitch,
Class III hydraulic fluid
check hydraulic steering
leaks are evident. Any
cylinders, hydraulic hoses,
breaks are noted in air
lines and fittings, air lines and
lines and hoses. Bare
hoses and electrical wires for
electrical wires or loose
damage or signs of leaking
or missing mounting
and secure mounting.
hardware are noted.
c. Visually check for any
Damage that would
obstructions between moving
impair operation is
components of hitch. Remove
evident.
obstructions and check for
damage.
Figure 2. Hitch Area.
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