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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (cont)
HowtoreadtheWorkPackage
Work Packages provide either descriptive/supporting information or detailed procedures for operating and maintaining the
equipment. The Work Packages in Chapter 1 include General Information only. Chapter 2 includes descriptive information
on Controls and Indicators, and Operating Procedures. Chapter 3 includes Operating Procedures Under Usual Conditons;
Chapter 4 covers Operating the Carrier Under Unusual Conditions. Chapter 5 includes Troubleshooting Procedures. Chapter
6 covers PMCS, including Lubrication Instructions and Maintenance Procedures. Chapter 7 includes Supporting Information.
Pay attention to all
Warnings, Cautions,
and
Notes
. These can appear in all types of procedures. They help you avoid harm
to yourself, other personnel, and equipment. They also tell you things you should know about the procedure.
Before you start a procedure, get all the tools, supplies, and personnel you need to do the procedure. These items will be listed
in the INITIAL SETUP of the Work Package.
Start with step 1 and do each step in the order given. Numbered primary steps tell you WHAT to do. Alpha substeps tell
you HOW to do it.
Look at the illustrations. Locators show you where the equipment and parts are located in the carrier. Closeup illustrations
show the details you need to do the procedure.
Operator and Maintenance Instructions Work Packages
Operation Work Packages tell you how to operate the M113A2, M1059, M1064, M1068, and M577A2 carriers and the
equipment. Each operation Work Package details steps which need to be performed to complete the task.
Maintenance Work Packages help the crew to keep the carrier in operating condition. Crew members are authorized to
remove, clean, inspect, lubricate, and install certain parts on the carrier.
Operation and maintenance Work Packages are written in the same format. Examples of operation and maintenance Work
Packages are given on the following pages.
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