Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M878A2. cont'd

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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and

Services (PMCS) for M878A2 - Continued.

LOCATION

ITEM TO

ITEM

CHECK/

NOT FULLY MISSION

NO.

INTERVAL

SERVICE

PROCEDURE

CAPABLE IF:

REAR AND

RIGHT SIDE

a. Check under tractor for evidence of a. Class III oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant

After

Overall View

fluid leakage such as oil, hydraulic

or fuel leaks are evident.

fluid, coolant or fuel.

b. Check tractor for obvious damage b. Damage that would impair opera-

that would impair operation.

tion is evident.

c. Check rear gladhands for damage.

Ensure that dummy couplings are

installed.

d. Check for damage to floodlights,

strobe warning light, backup light,

and taillights.

e. Check for damage to exhaust system e. Any exhaust system leaks are evi-

dent.

components. Ensure that compo-

nents are securely mounted and are

not leaking.

After

Fifth Wheel

a. Check top plate for severe wear,

chips, cracks, gouges or bends.

LOCKING

LATCHING

JAWS

TOP PLATE

CYLINDER

b. Check for damage to latching cylin- b. Latching cylinder or air hose is

der and air hose and locking jaws.

loose or damaged. Locking jaw

mechanism is cracked or worn.

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