LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS

5-2420-224-20-1

LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS

Leakage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to

Class I

form drops.

Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause drops to

Class II

drip from the item being checked/inspected.

Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being

Class Ill

checked/inspected.

Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

NOTE: Within designated interval, these checks are to be performed in the order listed.

I N T E R V A L DEFINITIONS

A-Annually

S-Semiannually

Q-Quarterly

Interval

Item to be Inspected:

Item

No.

Procedure: Check for and have repaired, filled, or adjusted as needed.

NOTE

Perform all operator checks listed in Operator PMCS, as appropriate,

as part of Road Test (TM 5-2420-224-10).

ROAD TEST

NOTE

The following will be performed during Road Test. These inspections must

be performed before any other unit level PMCS regardless of interval.

During Road Test, vehicle will be driven at least 5 miles to give enough

time to detect any malfunctions.

STARTER

While starting vehicle, listen for unusual noises and difficult cranking of

starter.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Listen for unusual noises, hesitation, and varying idle speed; observe

response to accelerator feed.

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