TM 5-3820-205-10-2
B-BEFORE
D-DURING
A-AFTER
W-WEEKLY
M-MONTHLY
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED,
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NO.
B
D
A
W
M
FILLED, OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
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FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR
Note: Do not overtighten valve.
•
Turn the engine off. Use your hand to open the drain Contaminated fuel visible.
valve. Turn the valve screw counterclockwise about
1 1/2-2 turns until draining occurs. Drain the filter
sump of water until clear fuel is visible, and close
fingertight only.
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FUEL TANK
Note: Do not overtighten valve.
•
Open the drain valve. Drain sediment and conden-
Tank or drain valve leaking.(Class
sation from fuel tank into suitable container and
III leak only.)
close the valve fingertight.
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COOLING SYSTEM
Warning: Cooling system is pressurized. Re-
move cap slowly and only when engine is cool
(below 120°F) or painful burns could result.
Caution: Do not add cold coolant to a hot en-
gine or engine may be damaged. Allow engine
to cool (below 120°F) before adding coolant.
•
Check coolant level. Maintain coolant level to about Coolant low, any leaks, radiator
1 in. from bottom of filler neck. Check shrouds for
blocked.
cracks, breaks, and damage. Check water pump and
hoses for leaks. Check radiator to ensure cooling
fins are free of mud, dirt, and debris.
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BATTERY
Warning: Do not smoke or allow any flames or
sparks in the vicinity while checking or filling
the battery. The battery generates hydrogen, a
highly explosive gas.
Warning: Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely
dangerous. Serious injury to personnel may
result if battery acid contacts skin or eyes.
•
Check electrolyte level. If level of electrolyte is less Electrolyte is less than X in. above
than X in. above plates, report it to organizational
plates.
maintenance.
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