Operating instructions
TM 9-2320-209-10-1
CHAPTER 3
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF
EQUIPMENT
3-1.
GENERAL. When a new, used or reconditioned truck is first received by the using
organization, it is the responsibility of the using organization to see that the truck has been
inspected and prepared for service by the supporting service unit. This will be shown on
DA Forms 2408-5, 2408-6, 2408-7 and 2408-8, which are a record of all services and cor-
rective maintenance. If not done before, the following services must be done before placing
truck into service:
a.
Lubricate the truck in accordance with lubrication order, LO 9-2320-209-12/1, re-
gardless of interval, except for gearcases and engine crankcase.
b. Check processing tag for gearcase and engine oil, If tag shows that engine oil is
good for 500 miles of operation, and is the proper grade for local climate, check oil level
but do not change oil.
c.
Schedule a second S preventive maintenance service on DD Form 314 Preventive
Maintenance Schedule and Record, and arrange for an oil change at 500 miles.
d.
Services to be done by organizational maintenance personnel when trucks are re-
ceived are designated in TM 9-2320-209-20.
Whenever possible the operator will assist
organizational maintenance personnel in performing these services.
3-2.
BREAK IN OPERATION.
a.
General. Before operating the truck, the operator must become familiar with the
truck controls and operation as given in chapter 4.
b.
Break-in. When break-in of a new or rebuilt truck is done in normal service, the
operator is cautioned to take special care in performing all before-operation checks and
inspections given in Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, volume 2, chapter 2, of
this manual. The following precautions must be taken during break-in:
(1) Do not go above the speed shown on the truck instruction and data plate, located
on the instrument panel, directly in f ront of the driver.
(2) Pick the best gear selection for the driving conditions. Do not skip speeds
when shifting gears.
(3) Avoid fast starts and stops.
(4) Avoid sudden stops (unless in an emergency).
(5) Avoid long runs under other than normal weather, and on rough terrain.
(6) Avoid sudden forced movement of an operating control.
(7) Avoid overheating the engine.
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