Section II. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

TM 55-1730-224-13 & P

2-2. BEFORE YOU OPERATE. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.

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

Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

NOTE

Within designated intervals, these checks

are to be performed in the order listed.

B-Before

A-After

M-Monthly

D-During

W-Weekly

Procedures

Equipment is

Not Ready/

Check for and have

repaired or

Available If:

adjusted as necessary

Jack is not

Check jack for loose-

ness or binding

secured

properly.

If mounting

Check all mounting

hardware is

hardware for damage

not tight or

or looseness.

is damaged.

If not

Check, and report to

AVUM.

properly

lubricated.

2-3. IF YOUR EQUIPMENT FAILS TO OPERATE. Troubleshoot with proper equip-

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

Section III. Operation Under Usual Conditions

2-4. COUPLING AND TOWING.

Coupling

1. Connect towbar (1) of trailer

to pintle hook (2) of tow vehicle.

2. Connect plug connector on

trailer to plug connector on tow

vehicle.