Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

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Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

5-4. UNPACKING AND DEPROCESSING.

a. Unpacking. Upon receipt of a new trailer, the receiving organization must ensure it has been properly

prepared for service and is in good condition. Inspect all assemblies, subassemblies and accessories to be sure they are

in proper working order. Secure, clean and correctly adjust and/or lubricate as needed, Para 4-8. Check all tools and

equipment (Appendix C and Appendix D) to be sure every item is there in good condition, clean and properly stowed.

Deprocessing. Read all tags attached to the trailer and follow all precaution checks.

5-5. SERVICE BEFORE OPERATION.

Inspection and Servicing Equipment.

(1)

Refer to Chapter 2 for operating instructions for the trailer.

(2) When trailer is received, inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipping and

unloading operations. Pay close attention to any loose or missing nuts, bolts, screws, access plates, drain plugs,

draincocks, oil plugs, assemblies, subassemblies, or components that may be easily lost or broken in transit. Check

Appendix C to make sure all items are accounted for and are in good condition. Carefully list all discrepancies.

(3)

Follow general procedures for all services and inspections.

Inspection and Servicing Equipment.

(1) When trailer is received, inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipping and

unloading operations. Pay close attention to any loose or missing nuts, bolts, screws, access plates, drain plugs,

draincocks, oil plugs, assemblies, subassemblies, or components that may be easily lost or broken in transit. Check

Appendix C to make sure all items are accounted for and are in good condition. Carefully list all discrepancies.

(2)

Follow general procedures for all services and inspections.

Section III. TROUBLESHOOTING

5-6. TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION.

Refer to Table 5-1 for a list of common malfunctions arranged alphabetically. The troubleshooting procedures are in

para 5-10 and contain tests, inspections and corrective actions. Before troubleshooting, be sure all Preventive

Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) have been performed. Perform tests, inspections and corrective actions in

the order listed. Try to return the trailer or component to operation after each test, inspection and corrective action

has been performed.

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