TM 9-2320-392-10-2
M1083A1 SERIES PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - Continued
INSPECTION - Continued
There are some common items to check all over the vehicle. These include the followinw:
1.
Bolts, clamps, nuts, and screws: Continuously check for looseness. Look for chipped
paint, rust, or corrosion around bolt and screw heads and nuts. Tighten them when
you find them loose. If tools are not available, notify Field Maintenance.
2.
Welds: Many items on the vehicle are welded. to check these welds, look for chipped
paint, rust corrosion, or gaps. When these conditions exist, notify Field Maintenance
on DA Form 2404.
3.
Electrical wires, connectors, and harnesses: Tighten loose connectors. Look for
cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and broken connectors. If any are found,
notify Field Maintenance.
4.
Hoses and fluid lines: Look for wear, damage and leaks, and make sure clamps and
fittings are tight. Wet spots mean a leak. A stain by a fitting or connector can also
meant a leak. When you find a leak, notify Field Maintenance.
LUBRICATION SERVICE INTERVALS - NORMAL CONDITIONS
General
For safer, more trouble-free operations, make sure that your vehicle is serviced when it
needs it. Proper lubrication and service intervals which are the responsibility of the
Operator/Crew are found in this work package.
Adherence. Intervals (hard time) and the related man-hour times are based on normal
operation. The man-hour time specified is the time needed to do all the services
prescribed for a particular interval. The calendar interval may be extended during periods
of low activity. If extended, adequate preservation precautions must be taken. Hard time
intervals must be applied during the warranty period.
Intervals shown in this work package are based on mileage/calendar times. The
lubrication for the vehicle is to be performed at whichever interval occurs first.
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