TM 9--2350--292--20--10187 00--870187 00PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES INCLUDINGLUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUEDTABLE 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICESINCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS, SEMIANNUALLY -- CONTINUEDITEMNO.NOT FULLYMISSIONCAPABLEIF:PROCEDURELOCATIONITEM TOCHECK/SERVICEINTERVALSEMIANNUALLYINTERIOR9Acceleration andPulling PowerTestTest for normal acceleration and pullingpower in each transmission range.a. While testing in low range, acceleratewith wide--open throttle from low to topspeed. Governed speed under loadshould reach 1875 rpm, but not exceed2660 rpm.b. Listen for unusual noises that mightindicate loose, damaged, excessivelyworn parts or loose mountings.If governedspeed doesnot reach1875 rpm orexceeds2660 rpm.Any unusualnoises.10Initial Road TestTake vehicle on a short road test,approximately 5 miles (8 km) andperform tasks 12 and 13.11Steeringa. Move steering wheel through its entirerange and observe if steering response issatisfactory.b. With vehicle operating at moderatespeed and steering control centered,check for any tendency to wander or pullto one side. If either of these conditionsexist, check steering controls and linkageadjustment (Chapter 13)Any bindingorexcessivelooseness isdetected.
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