CHAPTER 3 ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 55-1740-200-14

CHAPTER 3

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION I PREPARATION FOR USE, STORAGE, AND SHIPMENT

a. Check electrolyte level in the battery (7). If

3-1. PREPARATION FOR USE.

electrolyte level is low, add distilled water as required.

Electrolyte should be approximately 3/8 inch above the

3-2. Upon receipt of the towing tractor, the following

separators

visual inspections shall be made:

b. Check the battery charge. Recharge if necessary.

a. Check for broken or cracked glass in windows,

lights, and gages.

b. Check for loose, broken, or missing belts.

Check for negative ground when connecting

battery. (Refer to table 1-1.)

c. Check radiator for damage. Inspect all water lines

for breaks, cracks, and loose connections.

c. Connect battery cables and tighten securely.

d. Check for oil leaks from brake system, hydraulic

3 - 7 . AIR CLEANER. Prepare the air cleaner as follows:

steering system, crankcase, and external oil lines.

a. Remove the air cleaner (2, figure 1-2).

e. Check for restricted or damaged lines in the brake

and steering system. Check for loose connections.

b. Check oil level and add oil (item 3, table 1-3) if

necessary. Refer to Lubrication Chart.

f . Check electrical wiring for breaks, stripped

insulation, and loose or damaged connections,

c. Replace air cleaner and tighten securely.

g. Check for components which may have been lost or

damaged in shipment.

If brake pedal has more than 3/4 distance

travel from the pedal to the floor, brakes

3-3. SERVICING PRIOR TO USE.

must be adjusted.

3-4. The following servicing procedures shall be

3-8. BRAKE SYSTEM. Remove the master cylinder cap

accomplished before the towing tractor is put into service.

(6) and check brake fluid level. Add brake fluid (item 4,

table 1-3) as required. Verify brake pedal action after

3-5. RADIATOR. Check the radiator and prepare as

replacing cylinder cap.

follows:

3-9. FUEL. Fill fuel tank with automotive regular grade

a. Check outside of radiator for obstructions that may

gasoline and check fuel level at fuel gage.

restrict air circulation.

3-10. TIRES. Check the tires for proper inflation

b. Verify radiator drain cock (1, figure 1-2) is closed

pressure of 20 psi.

and engine drain plugs (9) are tight.

3-11. LUBRICATION. The lubrication of all

c. Remove radiator cap and add coolant (item 1, table

components shall be checked as follows: (Refer to

1-3) to proper level. If temperatures below 35 F are

Lubrication Chart.)

expected, add anti-freeze (item- 2, table 13) as required.

a. Check engine oil dipstick (10, figure 1-3) for

3-6. BATTERY. Prepare the battery for operation as

proper oil level. Add oil (item 3, table 1-3) as required.

follows:

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