TM-3-1040-268-20-P
LAUNCHER, GRENADE, SMOKE: SCREENING, RP, M250
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
MAY 1982
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TM 3-1040-268-20&P
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
NOTE
Illustrations throughout this manual will show the LEFT-HAND
discharger for most procedures. Procedures will be identical for
both dischargers.
When using this manual:
a. The launcher is either being prepared for installation on a combat tank or
has been removed for maintenance.
b. You must familiarize yourself with the entire maintenance procedures
before beginning the maintenance task.
c. References are to pages, paragraphs, or other publications.
For quick access to parts of this manual, there are three indexes.
a.
b.
c.
Front Cover Index.
Important sections and appendixes are tabbed.
Tabs are keyed to page locations.
Table of Contents.
Lists in order all chapters, sections, and appendixes.
Gives page references.
Alphabetical Index.
Lists page numbers for each paragraph and
appendix.
Chapter 1 describes the launcher and its principles of operation.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 2 covers:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Service Upon Receipt.
Gives procedures for servicing launchers upon
receipt.
Troubleshooting.
Provides detailed illustrated procedures for trou-
bleshooting discharger.
Maintenance Procedures.
Provides initial setup and detailed proce-
dures for performing maintenance functions authorized by the mainte-
nance allocation chart (MAC), appendix B.
Preparation for Storage or Shipment.
Gives criteria for storing or ship-
ping launchers.
APPENDIXES
The appendixes contain:
a. A list of all references used
b. The MAC
c. The RPSTL with illustrations
d. A list of expendable supples you’ll need
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