TM-9-2350-261-10

CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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DRIVE CARRIER — Continued

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WARNING

Vehicle operation during hot weather may result in heat stress to crew members. Crew

members should limit their exposure basedonTBMed507.Rampdoorshouldbeopenedto

ensure ventilation is adequate, when appropriate.

WARNING

Sticking or failed linkages can cause carrier to crash. Personnel can be killed or injured. If

accelerator pedal does not operate smoothly, or engine does not return to idle when accelerator

pedal is released, do not drive carrier.

WARNING

Sudden carrier movement can throw you out of seat. Wear seat belt while carrier is in motion.

Do not use any seat with missing or inoperative seat belt.

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

1.

Start engine (WP 0026 00).

2.

Raise and lock ramp (WP 0015 00).

3.

Ensure that all personnel are in their proper positions secured with seat belts and wearing protective headgear. Check that

the intercom is connected to the Track Commander (TC). Prior to moving, ensure personnel in hatches are not exposed

more than head and shoulders to the level of their name tags. Exceptionismadewhenfiringweapons

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