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).
Location
Item
No.
Interval
(Con't)
1
4
After
Check/
Not Fully Mission
Service
Procedure
Capable If:
MCS Taif-
b. Operate MCS control unit (3) inside
b. MCS control unit does not
gate
cab (paragraph 2-1). Check that
open or close gates and is
(M917A1
appropriate MCS gate (26) opens
required for mission.
w/MCS)
and closes as each toggle switch (2)
is operated.
When connected, MCS remote control
overrides cab control unit. When
remote control is disconnected, cab
control activates. To avoid inadvert-
ent opening or closing of gates,
ALWAYS check gate positions and
position of toggle switches on both
cab and remote controls before plug-
ging in or unplugging remote control.
Toggle
switches
should
be
in
CLOSED position. Failure to follow
this warning may cause personnel
injury.
c. Plug MCS remote control (28) into c.
MCS remote control does not
receptacle (29) at either side of MCS
tailgate (23). Check that appropriate
work and is required for mis-
MCS gate (26) opens and closes as
sion.
each toggle switch (27) is operated.
d. Remove locking pins (24) from bot-
tom hole and install in top hole of
adjustment tubes (25).
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