Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)

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Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)

Location

Item

Interval

Item to be

Procedure

Not Fully

No.

Checked or

Mission

Serviced

Capable If:

Semiannual

SERVICE

WARNING

BRAKES

(CONT)

Brake drums can become very hot

during vehicle operations. Place hand

near drum to check for excessive heat

but do not touch drum. Failure to comply

may result in injury to personnel.

CAUTION

Brake drum clearance must be checked

along centerline of brake shoe. Failure to

comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

Over time a ridge will form on the outer

edge of the brake shoes. This is normal and

does not affect brake shoe serviceability.

Examine and compare each brake drum for

h. Brake drums

evidence of overheating. Excessive heating

are excessively

of brake drums may indicate a dragging

hot, cool, or

brake shoe. Cool brake drums could mean

rusted.

improper adjustment, defective or inoperative

brakes, or rust on braking surfaces.

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