CHAPTER 2: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
TM 9-2350-256-20
TABLE 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR THE MSSA1--Continued
Location
Item To
Not Fully
Item
Check/
Mission
No.
Interval
Service
Procedure
Capable If:
19
S
Steering
With vehicle operating in moderate speed and steering
control centered, check for any tendency to wander or pull
to one side. If either of these conditions exist, check
steering
controls and linkage adjustment in accordance with
paragraph 9-72.
20
S
Brakes
a. Accelerate vehicle to 15 miles per hour (mph) (24
Brakes do
kilometers per hour [kph] ) and do the following:
not operate
properly
(1) Release accelerator and apply brakes.
(2) Observe if vehicle stops effectively without pulling
to one side. Vehicle must stop within 4 feet (ft) (1.2
meters [m] ), when stopping at 15 mph (24 kph).
b. With vehicle on an incline, do the following:
S
(1) Depress brake pedal and move transmission shift
lever to P (park) position.
(2) Observe if brakes lock securely and vehicle is held
in place.
21
S
Trans-
Shift through all forward and reverse speed ranges and
mission
notice if transmission shifts smoothly, without excessive
vibration or unusual noises, and that response is
satisfactory.
22
S
Accelerator
CAUTION
Controls
and
If governor malfunctions, engine speed must
Linkages
not exceed 2640 rpm for more than 2 or 3
seconds.
a. Move the accelerator through its entire range and
observe if engine rpm response is satisfactory.
b. With the transmission lever in neutral position, the
Idle is not
engine should idle smoothly between 675 and 725 rpm.
between 675
and 725 rpm
c. Adjust accelerator controls and linkages in accordance
with paragraph 9-79.
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