TM 5-2420-230-24-1
Table 3-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for IHMEE. -- Continued
Item to be
Item
Checked or
Not Fully Mission
No.
Interval
Serviced
Procedure
Capable If:
9
Semiannual
Cooling System
If vehicle has been operating, use extreme
care to avoid being burned when removing
radiator cap or coolant reservoir cap.
Sudden release of pressure can cause a
steam flash which could seriously injure
personnel. Use heavy rags to protect hands.
Slowly loosen cap to the first stop and allow
pressure to be relieved before removing cap
completely. After use, securely tighten cap.
Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
NOTE
Coolant level should be visible at inspection
glass (TM 5-2420-230-10).
a. Check and maintain coolant (Item 3,
Coolant condition/testing
Appendix C) in accordance with
shows draining is required.
TB 750-651 and Para 3-8.
b. Check all hoses and clamps for looseness, Class III leakage is evident.
splits, wear, or cracks that could cause
Hoses are loose split, worn,
leaks.
or cracked.
10
Semiannual
Battery Electrical
System
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags,
bracelets, etc. If jewelry or tools contact
positive electrical circuits, a direct short
may result. Damage to equipment and
injury or death to personnel may occur.
NOTE
Refer to TM 9-6140-200-14 for more
specific details on battery maintenance.
a. Inspect battery stowage box for corrosion
Excessive corrosion in
and debris.
battery box.
b. Clean NATO slave receptacle terminals
Terminals are corroded.
and coat with corrosion preventative
compound (Item 15, Appendix C).
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