TM-9-2350-261-10
CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued
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Basic Issue Items
Tools and equipment that you need to use when you drive or maintain your carrier are listed in WP 0094 00. These items are
issued with the carrier, and they must be turned in with the carrier. Keep them on your carrier at all times. You can’t take
proper care of the carrier without the basic issue items, so keep them clean and in good shape. Don’t use the tools for jobs
they are not designed to do. You won’t get the job done right, and you could break the tools.
Expendable/Consumable Maintenance Supplies
Supplies that you need to take care of your carrier are listed in WP 0096 00. These supplies are items that you normally will
use up or wear out when you use them. Maintenance supplies work for you. Try to get the most out of them.
Cleaning
Keep the hull clean.
Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way, and may cover up a serious problem. Clean your carrier
as you work and as needed. If you clean the carrier or weapons, be sure to observe all information in the following paragraph.
WARNING
Benzene (benzol), paint thinner, gasoline, and diesel fuel oil can burn, poison soldiers, and
damage equipment.
Use the approved cleaning agents. See the instructions for this section.
CAUTION
Steam, water, or air under pressure can damage sighting and fire control equipment gears
and bearings.
CAUTION
Water entering engine exhaust system can damage engine. Do not allow water to enter engine
exhaust system.
CAUTION
Petroleum products will damage rubber that is not resistant to petroleum. Do not get petroleum
products on rubber parts.
Use cleaning compound (WP 0096 00, Item 4) on all metal surfaces.
General Inspection
Hardware:
Check bolts, nuts, and screws for looseness and missing, bent, or broken parts. If you find a loose one,
tighten it. If you can’t tighten it, notify unit maintenance. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt
heads.
Welds:
Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, cracks, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld,
notify unit maintenance.
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