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Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for M113A2 FOV
Interval
Semi-
Annual
Semi-
Annual
Item To
Be
Inspected
Road Test
Left
and
Right
Steering
Procedure
NOTE
Be sure that all operator level
PMCS in your -10 have been com-
pleted prior to performing this
PMCS. Any non-mission capable
faults must be corrected prior to
road test. Check instruments,
gages and warning lights for
normal indications as outlined
in your -10. All operator re-
corded deficiencies should be re-
viewed prior to road test.
Perform a road test. Drive carrier at
least 5 miles (8 km).
NOTE
When conditions prevent a road
test, perform engine idle test
(page 2-43), governed no load
test, and stall check (page 2-44).
CAUTION
Do not allow engine to operate
for prolonged periods if : out-
side air temperature is less than
85° F (29° C) and coolant tem-
perature gage is above 200° F
(93° C). Outside air temperature
is above 85° F (29° C) and coolant
temperature gage is above 230° F
(110° C). Serious damage to en-
gine may result.
CAUTION
Power plant can be damaged. Do
not pivot steer when carrier is
moving except in a track failure
emergency.
Check steering levers for left and right
turns. If carrier does not turn left or
right
when
lever
is
applied,
troubleshoot lever adjustment.
Not Mission
Capable If
Any Class III leak
o r d a m a g e t h at
would prevent op-
eration of carrier.
Binding, grabbing,
unusual noise, vi-
bration, or carrier
fails to turn.
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