TM 5-3805-296-10
0012
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
75
Every 50
Wheels and
a. Check if final drive bolts
Final drive bolts are
Engine
Tires
loose.
are loose.
Hours or
Weekly
WARN I N G
Operating machine with under-inflated or defective
tire may lead to tire failure and loss of traction or
control. Damage to equipment or injury to person-
nel may result.
If tire pressure is 0 psi (0 kPa) do NOT inflate.
Notify Field Maintenance. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury or death.
a. Clean area around valve
stem, then remove valve stem
cap.
b. Check air pressure in each
Tires will not hold air.
tire with tire pressure gauge.
Tire inflation pressures should
be 65 psi (448 kPa) for tractor
tires (front) and 55 psi (379
kPa) for scraper tires (rear).
WARN I N G
Use a self-inflating chuck and stand at tread side of
tire at maximum distance allowed by inflation hose.
Do NOT stand near or facing tire sidewall. Failure
to follow this warning may result in injury or death
to personnel.
c. Adjust air pressure in tire
Tire will not hold air
pressure.
as required.
d. Install valve stem cap.
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