SERVICE BEFORE OPERATION.

TM 9-2320-364-34-1

Inspection and Servicing Equipment.

NOTE

If truck has been driven to the using organization, most or all of the following work should have been done.

(1) When truck is received, inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipping and

unloading operations. Pay close attention to any loose or missing nuts, bolts, screws, access plates, drain plugs,

draincocks, oil plugs, assemblies, subassemblies, or components that may be easily lost or broken in transit. Check

Basic Issue Items (BII) against checklist to make sure all items are accounted for and are in good condition (TM

9-2320-364-10-HR). Carefully list all discrepancies.

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and

are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and use in

well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash

immediately with soap and water.

(2)

Clean all exterior surfaces coated with rust-preventive compound with drycleaning solvent.

(3) Perform the Unit Level Semiannual (6 month or 3,000-mile) Preventive Maintenance Checks and

Services (PMCS), (TM 9-2320-364-20).

(4) Lubricate specific points shown in TM 9-2320-364-10 and TM 9-2320-364-20 regardless of interval. Do

not lubricate gear cases or engine. Check processing tag for gear case and engine oil. If tag states the oil is good for

500 mi (805 k) of operation and is of the proper grade for local climatic operation, check oil level but do not change

oil.

(5) Schedule a Semiannual service in accordance with DA Pam 738-750. Arrange for front tandem

crossmember torque check (TM 9-2320-364-20) at 3,000 mi (4,827 km).

(6)

Activate battery if truck is delivered with dry-charged battery (TM 9-6140-200-14).

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot; steam and hot coolant can escape

and burn personnel.

Use extreme care when removing the radiator pressure cap. Sudden release of pressure can

cause a steam flash which could seriously injure personnel. Slowly loosen cap to the first stop

to relieve pressure before removing cap completely. After opening, securely tighten cap.

Use a clean, thick waste cloth or like material to remove radiator pressure cap. Avoid using

gloves. If hot water soaks through gloves, personnel could be burned.

(7) Check radiator coolant. Check if solution is adequate for expected climatic conditions. Refer to

TB 750-651 for preparation of antifreeze solutions. Put tag near filler cap with type of antifreeze and degree of

protection written on tag.

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