TM-9-2350-261-10

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

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-261-10

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued

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ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

MAN-

HOUR

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

CREWMEMBER

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE

IF:

CAUTION

Do not use wire brush to clean launcher

tubes. Brush may cause damage to

tubes.

c.

Clean smoke grenade launcher tubes.

1)

During continued firing, clean tubes

with cleaning compound (WP 0096 00,

Item 3). Do not wipe dry or lubricate.

2)

Clean debris from barrel drain holes by

inserting stiff wire, if necessary.

3)

Be sure that no residue remains around

tip plugs located at bottom center in

each barrel.

4)

Immediately after firing and for two

consecutive days thereafter, thoroughly

clean tubes with cleaning compound

(WP 0096 00, Item 3). Make sure all

surfaces are well coated. Do not wipe

dry.

5)

Three days after last firing, clean tubes

with cleaning compound (WP 0096 00,

Item 3). Wipe dry with clean cloth

(WP 0096 00, Item 5).

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