TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M917A1 and M917A1
w/MCS Body (Con’t).
Item
No.
Interval
1
Before
FRONT
AND LEFT
SIDE
Overall
View
INSIDE CAB
Check under vehicle for evidence of
hydraulic fluid leakage.
Check that crank handle is stowed in
2
Before
Cargo
Cover
storage pouch in BII box.
Crank Han-
dle
3
Before
Startup
Location
Item To
Check/
Service
Procedure
4
During
Dump
Body Con-
trols and
Indicators
NOTE
Dump truck’s chassis air system con-
trols both models’ tailgate locking
mechanism and supplies air to the
M917A1 w/MCS tailgate.
a. Start engine and fully pressurize air
system (TM 9-2320-363-10).
b. Listen for air leaks on chassis and at
rear of dump body.
a. Check hydraulic control lever (1) and
MCS control unit (3) (M917A1 w/
MCS) for proper operation.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Class III hydraulic fluid leaks are
evident.
b. Air leakage is evident.
a. Hydraulic control lever mal-
functions. MCS control unit
malfunctions and is required
for mission.
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