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Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001

    • 544 Examining and Locking Boxes
       
      • 544.1 After emptying box, examine inside of box for possible trapped mail, especially in motorist deposit boxes (snorkels).
         
      • 544.2 Make note of and, on return to unit, report missing or illegible time schedules, faulty doors or boxes, or defective locks. When a plastic collection test card has been deposited at any collection point, withdraw the plastic card from the mail during collection and hand to your designated manager on arrival at the office.
         
      • 544.3 Check doors and locks after closing boxes to assure both work properly and give adequate protection to mail.
         
  • 55 Motorized Routes For motorized delivery and/or collection routes, see part 831 for obtaining a vehicle; part 832 for inspecting vehicle; part 833 for completing time record; and part 842 for reporting defects.