PRELIMINARY SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENT OF EQUIPMENT

TM 5-4930-233-14

TM 4930-14/1

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PRELIMINARY SERVICING AND ADJUSTMENT OF EQUIPMENT

Perform the preventive maintenance checks and services contained in Table 2-2 and Table 4-1.

WARNING

Do not smoke or use an open flame in the vicinity when servicing the

batteries. Batteries generate hydrogen gas, which is highly explosive.

Failure to do so can lead to severe injury or death.

Caustic chemicals in batteries may cause severe bums or blindness if

electrolyte comes in contact with skin or eyes. To avoid injury, wear

safety protective equipment such as face mask or goggles and gloves.

If electrolyte does come in contact with skin or eyes, rinse affected

area thoroughly with cold water.

If you are preparing the unit for initial use, open the container of electrolyte and fill the dry charge

batteries so that the electrolyte is up to the required level. If possible, charge the batteries for 10 or 15

minutes before connecting and applying the starting load. Make sure you have securely connected the

batteries. Note that the positive lead is marked +. The electrical system has a negative ground.

Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Fuel tank capacity is 10 gallons.

Lubricate all points as shown in the lubrication instructions (para 3-2) regardless of interval.

Schedule the next preventive maintenance checks and services on DD Form 314, Preventive

Maintenance Schedule and Record.

Report all deficiencies on DA Form 2404 if the deficiencies appear to involve unsatisfactory design.

Marine Corps users report all deficiencies on TM 4700-15/1E.

Perform a break-in road test of 25 miles at a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour.

Section III. UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

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GENERAL

The best way to maintain vehicles covered by this manual is to inspect the equipment on a regular

basis so minor faults can be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage, failure, or

injury. This section contains systematic instructions for inspection, adjustment and correction of

vehicle components to avoid costly repairs or major breakdowns. This is Preventive Maintenance

Checks and Services (PMCS).

All vehicle shortcomings will be reported on DA Form 2404, (DA PAM 738-750). Marine Corps

users report all vehicle shortcomings on TM 4700-15/1 E. Equipment Inspection and Maintenance

Worksheet, immediately after the PMCS and before taking corrective action. They will also be

reported in the equipment log.

If something doesn't work, troubleshoot it with the instructions in your manual or notify your supervisor.

Always do your PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE in the same order so it gets to be a habit. Once

you've had some practice, you'll spot anything wrong in a hurry.

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