TM 5-3805-296-10
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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Continued.
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
EQUIPMENT NOT
ITEM
MAN-
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
46
After
Hitch Area
WARN I N G
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clear-
ances suddenly and cause injury. Always stop
engine BEFORE working in area of hitch link.
a. Check under hitch for
Class III hydraulic fluid
evidence of hydraulic fluid
leaks are evident.
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, or bare
hoses and electrical wires for
electrical wires. Loose or
damage or signs of leaking
missing mounting
and secure mounting.
hardware is noted.
c. Visually check area for any
Damage that would
obstructions between moving
impair operation is
components of hitch. Remove
evident.
obstructions and check for
damage.
Figure 25. Hitch Area.
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