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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES INCLUDING
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUED
TABLE 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS, SEMIANNUALLY -- CONTINUED
ITEM
NO.
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE
IF:
PROCEDURE
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
INTERVAL
SEMIANNUALLY
INTERIOR
9
Acceleration and
Pulling Power
Test
Test for normal acceleration and pulling
power in each transmission range.
a. While testing in low range, accelerate
with wide--open throttle from low to top
speed. Governed speed under load
should reach 1875 rpm, but not exceed
2660 rpm.
b. Listen for unusual noises that might
indicate loose, damaged, excessively
worn parts or loose mountings.
If governed
speed does
not reach
1875 rpm or
exceeds
2660 rpm.
Any unusual
noises.
10
Initial Road Test
Take vehicle on a short road test,
approximately 5 miles (8 km) and
perform tasks 12 and 13.
11
Steering
a. Move steering wheel through its entire
range and observe if steering response is
satisfactory.
b. With vehicle operating at 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 (Chapter 13)
Any binding
or
excessive
looseness is
detected.