PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES - CONTINUED

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES - CONTINUED

A ANNUALLY

S SEMIANNUALLY

ITEM

INTERVAL

TO BE

ITEM

PROCEDURE

INSPECTED

NO.

Alternator

WARNING

Do not touch positive Iead on back of alternator

with anything metal unless batteries are dis-

connected. You could damage alternator or

cause personal injury.

a. Inspect alternator mounting brackets for

damage and security. Tighten loose mounting

bracket bolts. Replace damaged bracket (page

4-215).

b. Inspect wiring for security and damage.

Tighten loose wires, repair damaged wiring.

c. Adjust alternator belts (page 4-223).

a. Inspect radiator, shroud, and hoses for

Radiator,

leaks and damages. Replace leaking or damaged

Shroud and

parts (pages, 4-143,4-151, and 4-160).

Hoses

b. Inspect radiator cap for damage. Replace

damaged radiator cap (page 4-143).

c. Check coolant level, condition, and anti-

freeze protection. Add or change coolant if needed

(TM 9-2320-270-10).

Remove rocker arm and valve cover (pages 4-12 and

Injector Pipes

4-18). Start engine (TM 9-2320-270-10). Inspect

injector pipes for leaks and damage. If injector

pipes are leaking or damaged, notify Direct

Support Maintenance. Shut down engine (TM 9-

2320-270-10), install rocker arm and valve covers

(pages 4-12 and 4-18).

a. Inspect oil breather valves and hoses for

Breather Valves

damage. Replace damaged parts (pages 4-12 and

and Hoses

4-18).

b. Service breather (LO 9-2320-270-12).

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