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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TM 5-2350-377-14&P
GENERAL
a. This section contains instructions for safely operating the M9 ACE under usual conditions.
Unusual conditions are
defined and described in WP 0006 00.
b. Before operating a new or reconditioned M9 ACE, make sure unit maintenance services the vehicle.
c. Perform all
Before
PMCS listed in WP 0011 00 and WP 0013 00 before operating the M9 ACE to make sure that
all adjustments and checks are completed.
d. Review all towing instructions in towing vehicle manual to prepare for coupling and uncoupling operations.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
FOLDING DOZER BLADE
WARNING
Do not work in front or near the blade and apron unless the dozer lockpins are installed.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury to personnel or death.
1. Start the engine (TM 5-2350-262-10) and allow it to warm up for three to five minutes.
2. Place SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG control lever (1) in SPRUNG position.
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
0005 00
0005 00-1
1
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