TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL - Continued
DA FORM 2028
DA Form 2028 is used to report errors and to recommend improvements for the tasks in this manual.
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
The metric conversion chart converts U.S. standard measurements to metric equivalents. Measurements in this
manual are provided in both U.S. standard and metric units.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
You must read and understand this manual
BEFORE
performing maintenance on the M88A1.
Throughout this manual you will see WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE headings. There are good reasons for
every one of the following headings:
WARNING:
A warning is used to alert the user to hazardous operating and maintenance procedures, practices, or
conditions that could result in personnel death or injury. Warnings must be strictly observed.
CAUTION:
A caution is used to alert the user to hazardous operating and maintenance procedures, practices, or
conditions that could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment or mission effectiveness. Cautions must be
strictly observed.
NOTE:
A note highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure, condition, or statement.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes can appear:
•
At the beginning of a WP or task.
•
Following the title of an associated procedure.
•
Preceding an associated step.
INITIAL SETUP
Before starting a task, you must obtain all the tools, supplies, and personnel listed in the initial setup. Be sure to
read the task before performing the maintenance. If any other tasks are referenced, you must go to the Initial
Setup page for each of those tasks to find out what tools, supplies, and personnel will be needed.
1.
Tools and Special Tools
– Lists all tools and test equipment required to perform the test. Tools are
identified with an item number from lists in Chapter 7, Supporting Information.
2.
Materials/Parts
– Lists expendable materials. Each material is followed by a reference.
3.
References
– Lists other publications containing necessary information.
4.
Equipment Condition
– Lists conditions to be met before starting the procedure. The reference on the
right of the condition is a work package or TM reference to instructions for setting up the condition.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
There are two maintenance chapters:
•
Chapter 5 for Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
•
Chapter 6 for Maintenance Procedures.
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