TM 5-3895-379-10
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONTINUED
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Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for DSWR - Continued.
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
ITEM
MAN-
NOT FULLY MISSION
SERVICE
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
18
Before
Coolant
a. Pull lever, on underside of operator
platform, back and open access
cover on operator platform. Release
lever.
WARNING
DO NOT service cooling system unless engine has cooled. This
is a pressurized cooling system and escaping steam or hot cool-
ant may cause burns.
DO NOT remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Allow engine
to cool down. Loosen cap to first stop and let any pressure out of
cooling system, then remove cap. Failure to follow this warning
may cause burns.
Wear effective eye, glove, and skin protection when handling
coolants. Failure to do so may cause injury.
RADIATOR FILL CAP
ACCESS
COVER
LEVER
401-023
b. Slowly open radiator fill cap by
turning cap to the left until pressure
starts to release from radiator. Wait
until pressure is fully released before
removing cap.
c. Check that coolant level is approxi- Coolant level is low.
mately 3 in. (7.6 cm) below fill port.
If coolant level is low, add coolant
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