TM-5-2350-377-14-P
ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST) SUPPORTING THE HYDRAULIC BLADE FOLDER-TRACK TENSIONER (HBF-TT)
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL - continued
LOCATING MAJOR COMPONENTS
This work package gives a brief description of the major components, and provides illustrations showing the location
of the components.
Knowing the major components of the system is the first step to understanding system operation
and maintenance.
THEORY OF OPERATION
This work package contains the theory of operation for the system.
Theory of operation is provided to familiarize the
user system operating principles.
Once the operating principles are understood, the user is better equipped to operate,
troubleshoot, and maintain the system.
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
This work package describes all of the operator controls and indicators contained in the system.
Use of the operator
controls and indicators is also described.
Turn to the figure that shows the desired control or indicator.
Note the key
number corresponding to the control or indicator.
Refer to the table below the illustration and find the desired key number
in the column on the far left hand side.
The center column contains the name of the control or indicator and the right
hand column briefly describes the control or indicator's function.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
Work packages are included in this manual to describe operation under usual conditions as well as operation under
unusual conditions.
Prior to performing any operating procedure, perform the initial setup by obtaining the expendables,
tools, materials, and other items listed prior to starting the task.
Always perform the listed steps in the listed order.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
A troubleshooting index work package is contained in this manual to permit easy location of troubleshooting procedures.
Full directions for using the troubleshooting index and the accompanying troubleshooting procedures are contained in
the troubleshooting index work packages.
The troubleshooting procedure work packages immediately follow the
troubleshooting index.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
To locate a maintenance procedure, consult the table of contents or the alphabetical index.
Each level of maintenance
(operator, unit, direct support, and general support) has a chapter dedicated to maintenance procedures for the
appropriate level of maintenance.
Each maintenance work package contains complete maintenance procedures starting
with initial setup and continuing through follow on service as appropriate.
Always ensure that all of the initial setup is
complete before beginning a maintenance procedure and always ensure that all warnings, cautions, and notes are
heeded.
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC)
The MAC lists all of the authorized maintenance for the system assigns that maintenance to the appropriate maintenance
level (operator, unit, direct support, general support).
Use of the MAC is explained fully in the Maintenance Allocation
Chart Introduction work package.
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