TM  9-2350-287-20-1 TABLE 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) FOR M992A1 S=SEMIANNUAL A=ANNUAL ITEM INTERVAL ITEM TO BE PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION NO. INSPECTED CAPABLE  IF NOTE l Make sure operator has per- formed all PMCS listed in TM 9- 2350-287-10. l Before road test, check instru- Engine,    transmission, ments, gages, and warning lights for water temperature, or pres- normal indications, as outlined in sure gages do not operate. TM 9-2350-287-10. 1 S ROAD TEST Have operator perform a road test, for BEFORE SERVICE at least 5 miles (8 km), within a designated route. NOTE When conditions prevent a road test perform engine testing (para 2-22) STE-ICE-R test 10, 13, 14, 24, 67, and 71-75. STARTER While starting engine, listen for Any unusual noise or unusual noises and difficult cranking difficult   cranking   exists. at   starter. ENGINE Listen for unusual noises, hesitation, Any unusual noises, and varying idle speed. hesitation, or varying idle speed  exists. STEERING a. Check steering for left and right turns (refer to TM 9-2350-287-10). b. Make sure vehicle responds to b. Any binding or no each direction. Make sure linkage response in either direction. is not binding (para 12-2). BRAKES a. Check vehicle braking (refer to TM 9-2350-287-10). b. If vehicle does not stop when b.  Brakes  do  not  stop brakes are fully depressed, check vehicle. brake adjustment (para 8-7,10-2, 10-3, and 10-4). 2 S FUEL SYSTEM a. Change primary fuel filter element a. Clogged fuel filter or (para 4-25), secondary fuel filter ele- cracked or broken fitting ment (para 4-26), and personnel and fuel lines. Any bent fuel heater fuel filter element (para 16-8). line that would be restricted or would stop fuel flow. 2-16