TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Table 4-2. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M917A1 and
M917A1 w/MCS Body (Cont).
Item
No.
Interval
5
Semi-
annual
Location
Item To
Check/
Service
Procedure
Dump Body a. With dump body down, inspect
dump body and tailgate for cracks,
breaks, bends, weld breaks, wear.
and missing or loose bolts.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
6
Semi-
annual
b. Inspect for corrosion in accor-
dance with TM 43-0213.
Body Props Inspect body props for binding or,
damage. Replace if damaged (para-
graph 4-61).
WARNING
7
Semi-
annual
NEVER work under a raised dump
body unless it is secured in the
raised
position
with
body
props
and dump body is EMPTY. Failure
to follow this warning may result in
death or injury to personnel.
Hydraulic
a. Raise dump body and support with
Reservoir,
body props (paragraph 2-15).
Fill Cap
b. Remove fill cap from reservoir.
Vent
Clean fill cap vent in accordance
with Chapter 4. Section III. Gen-
eral Maintenance Instructions.
Install fill cap.
WARNING
DO NOT disconnect hydraulic
lines while engine is running.
Engine must be shut down and
dump body fully lowered or sup-
ported on body prop before lines
disconnected.
Escaping
hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing seri-
ous injury to personnel.
c. Inspect all hydraulic lines, fittings.
and components for signs of leaks.
Tighten any connections that are
loose. Ensure that hydraulic lines
are supported. Replace any dam-
aged component.
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