TM 9-2320-211-10-2
Table 11. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services-Cont
NOTE: These checks are to be made in the order listed, within designated interval.
MMonthly
BBefore operation
AAfter operation
DDuring operation
WWeekly
Interval
Equipment is
Item to be Inspected
Item
not ready/
Procedure: Check for and have repaired, filled,
No.
available if:
or adjusted as needed
B DAWM
18
NOTE
Normal oil pressure with engine running
(cont)
at idle speed is about 10 psi. With engine
running at road speeds, engine oil pressure
should read about 45 to 75 psi.
Some engines have normal oil pressure
readings between 40 and 75 psi at road
speeds. If your oil pressure gage has a
maximum reading of 60 psi and the needle
peaks at 60 psi, notify your supervisor.
c. Check engine instruments on instrument panel
q
for steady, normal reading as follows:
Fuel gage (1)
--Indicates fuel level
--Idle: 600700 RPM
reads less than 600
RPM, or more than
700 rpm at idle
Temperature reads
Temperature (3)
--160190 F
more than 210 F.
Gage needle reads
Battery gen. indicator (4) --In green area
in red area.
Air pressure gage
Air pressure gage (5)
--85120 psi
reads 60 psi or be-
low.
Oil pressure reads
Oil pressure gage (6)
--1575 psi
reads less than 15
psi.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to force cable handle in
ward while serrations are interlocked.
This will strip the serrations on the cable
and render the vehicle inoperative. Handle
must be turned 1/4 turn to disengage
serrations.
Inoperative or will
d. Engine stop cable
q
not lock in the out
position.
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