TM 5-3805-264-14&P
1
Semi-
annual
Tailgate
Operation
Table 4-2. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for M917A1 and
M917A1 w/MCS Body,
Location
Item To
Item
Check/
No.
Interval
Service
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Unless otherwise specified, per-
form all lubrication and preventive
maintenance checks with dump
truck on level ground, transmission
in N (Neutral), parking brake set,
and engine off. Failure to follow
this warning may result in person-
nel injury.
NOTE
Perform all Operator PMCS,
(Chapter 2, Section II) as appro-
priate, while performing Item No.
1-4 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 inter-
faces with MCS air system on the
M917A1 w/MCS to operate the
MCS tailgate.
a. Start engine and fully pressurize
vehicle air systems (TM 9-2320-
363-10). Listen for air leaks.
b. Operate tailgate release control
valve lever in cab (paragraph 2-1).
Check that tailgate unlocks and
locks.
a. Air leaks are present.
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