TM 5-3805-264-13&P
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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M917A1, M917A1 with Material Control
System (MCS), M917A2, and M917A2 with MCS - Continued.
ITEM TO BE
EQUIPMENT
ITEM
CHECKED OR
NOT READY/
NO.
INTERVAL
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
AVAILABLE IF:
NOTE
Perform all Operator PMCS
(WP 0017), as appropriate, while
performing Items 1 through 4
checks. Drive at least 5 mi (8 km)
to give enough time to detect
malfunctions.
Dump truck's chassis air system
activates both models' tailgate
locking mechanism and interfaces
with MCS air system on the
M917A1 with MCS and M917A2
with MCS to operate the MCS
tailgate.
1
Semiannual Tailgate
1. Start engine and fully pressurize vehicle air systems
Air leaks are present.
Operation
(TM 9-2320-363-10 or TM 9-2320-302-10). Listen for
air leaks.
2. Operate tailgate release control valve lever in cab
(WP 0004). Check that tailgate unlocks and locks.
2
Semiannual MCS Tailgate
Check operation of MCS gates (WP 0005). Listen for
Air leaks are present.
Operation
air leaks.
(M917A1 with
MCS and
M917A2 with
MCS)
3
Semiannual Hydraulic
Raise and lower dump body and check for smooth
Class III hydraulic fluid
System
operation (WP 0005). Be alert for hydraulic fluid leaks.
leaks are present.
Operation
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