SECTION II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

TM 55-1730-227-13&P

SECTION II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

General. While operating the Standard Aircraft Maintenance Trailer the re-

2-2.

quired PMCS shall be followed.

a. BEFORE YOU OPERATE. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS AND

CAUTIONS. Check tire pressure daily. See Table 3-2 for complete instructions.

b . IF YOUR EQUIPMENT FAILS TO OPERATE. Troubleshoot in accordance with

Table 3-3. Report any deficiencies using proper forms. See DA PAM 738-751.

SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

Coupling and Towing.

Coupling. To couple trailer to

tow vehicle, perform steps (1) and (2).

(1) Set brakes on the tow vehicle

to prevent rolling or an unexpected

start.

(2) Connect towbar eye (1) of

trailer to pintle hook (2) of the tow

vehicle.

NOTE

If trailer is loaded, make sure that load is secured before towing. Do

not tow faster than 20 mph.

b . Towing.

Before towing trailer, perform steps (1) and (2). Observe step (3)

while towing.

(1) If parking brakes are set on the trailer, release them before releasing

brakes on tow vehicle.

( 2 ) Release brakes on tow vehicle.

( 3 ) Tow at speeds less than 20 mph.

Removing and installing pallet.

Set parking brakes before bringing forks of fork lift into pallet. Before

lifting pallet observe that forks are through both sides of the pallet.

Remove pallet securing bolts before lifting.