TM-55-2350-224-14
M113 FAMILY OF VEHICLES (M113A2, M113A3, M106A2, M125A2, M548A1, M577A2, M667, M730A2, M741A1, M901A1, M981, M1015A1, M1059, M1064, AND M1068)
TRANSPORT GUIDANCE
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TM 55-2350-224-14
D-8.
Transport to Standard Configuration Conversion Procedure To place the M901 vehicle into standard
configuration from transport configuration, refer to figure D-2, and proceed as follows:
a. Set TURRET POWER switch to ON and MODE switch to ERECT. Use ERECTION DRIVE switch
to erect launcher.
b. Bleed down hydraulic system pressure, and support launcher in accordance with paragraph 1.
c. Install WFOV telescope (20), ITV cover (21), 7 washers (19), and 7 bolts (18). (See fig. D-2). Adjust
WFOV telescope (20) as follows; Without disturbing the ITA diopter ring, select the ITA WFOV channel
(3X position on the sight select switch) for a clear, sharp image of the WFOV circular reticle. Lock-wire in
place the focusing rings for the WFOV telescope, the optical sight, and the night-sight channel objective
lens.
Be sure to put split ring retainers back into position.
d. Apply corrosion preventive compound (MIL-C-16173, Grade I) to 6 bolts (15).
e. Install stow bracket (17), 6 washers (16), and 6 bolts (15). Repeat for
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other side. (See fig. D-2).
Torque bolts (15) to 50-55 foot-pounds.
f. Remove 2 bolts (8), 2 washers (9), bumper (12), and shim (13) from low-stow cushion base (14) on
cargo hatch. (See fig. D–2). Repeat for other bumper.
g. Apply corrosion preventive compound (MIL-C-16173, Grade 1) to 2 bolts (5).
h. Install shim (13), bumper (12), 2 washers (9), 2 bolts (8), 2 washers (10), and 2 nuts (11) to high-stow
bracket (17). Repeat for other bumper.
i. Apply corrosion preventive compound (MIL–C-16173, Grade I) to 2 bolts (5).
j. Install stow position stop (7), 2 washers (6), and 2 bolts (5) to rear of erection arm. Repeat for other
stow position stop. Torque bolts (5) to 8 to 9 fret-pounds.
k. Apply corrosion preventive compound (ML-C-16173, Grade I) to 4 bolts (l).
l. Install launcher support (4), 4 washers (3), 4 lockwashers (2), and 4 bolts (l). Repeat for other
launcher support. Torque bolts (1) to 25-30 foot-pounds.
D-6
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