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

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Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)

for the M878A2 Yard Tractor - Continued.

LOCATION

EQUIPMENT NOT

ITEM TO

ITEM

READY/AVAILABLE

CHECK/

NO.

INTERVAL

PROCEDURES

IF:

SERVICE

Check welded angle iron on each side of

Semiannual

Fifth Wheel

frame for wear or evidence of contact with

Frame Sub-

fifth wheel frame sub-assembly. If wear or

Assembly

contact is evident, notify Direct Support

Maintenance to check condition of frame

sub-assembly pivot bushings.

FIFTH WHEEL

FRAME

SUB-ASSEMBLY

WELDED

ANGLE

IRON

FRAME

NOTE

Semiannual

Engine Oil

and Filter

If AOAP results are available, engine oil should be changed and oil filter

replaced as specified by AOAP.

Engine oil refill capacity is 24-27 qt (22.7-25.5 L).

Change engine oil (Item 42, 43 or 44, WP

0165 00) and replace engine oil filter (WP

0011 00).

Semiannual

Fuel System

WARNING

DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections or maintenance while

smoking or near fire, flames or sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing damage to

vehicle and injury or death to personnel.

Wear fuel-resistant gloves when handling fuels and promptly wash exposed

skin and change fuel-soaked clothing.

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