TM 5-3895-383-10
2-25
Table 2-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services – CONT.
Item
No.
Interval
Man-
hour
Item to be
Checked or
Serviced
Procedure
Equipment Not
Ready/Available if:
39 Weekly
0.1
Muffler/
Exhaust
Pipes
a. Open hood assembly (Chapter 4).
b. Check muffler and exhaust system for
decay, damage, and loose components.
c. Close hood assembly (Chapter 4).
40 Weekly
0.1
Tires
Use a self-attaching inflation chuck
and stand behind the tread when
inflating a tire, to prevent possible
personal injury.
a. Remove tire gage from stowage box.
b. Remove cap from valve stem.
c. Using tire pressure gage, check
inflation of tires. Pressure should be:
16 psi (110 kPa) for smooth drum
12 psi (83 kPa) for pad-foot.
If pressure is low, inflate tires to
correct pressure.
d. Install cap on valve stem.
e. Stow tire pressure gage in stowage box.
Tire pressure is below
16 psi (110 kPa) for
smooth drum
12 psi (83 kPa) for
pad-foot
