TM-9-2350-261-20-1
CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 1 OF 4
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TM 9-2350-261-20-1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (cont)
HowtoreadtheWP
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 WP.
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 on the vehicle. Closeup illustrations
show the details you need to do the procedure.
Maintenance Procedures WPs
Maintenance Procedures WPs keep the carrier in shape to operate. Maintenance Procedures are used to present maintenance
instructions. Each maintenance procedure details steps which you need to perform. If the vehicle and parts need maintenance
that is not included in any procedure in the manual, notify your supervisor.
The first sample below shows the THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS and INITIAL SETUP sections on the first page of a
WP. The legend defines each item of information.
LEGEND
TITLE
The name of the procedure.
SUMMARY
A listing of the general actions to be performed, cross-referenced to
the page where each action begins.
MAINTENANCE
LEVEL
The level of maintenance authorized to perform the procedures in
the WP.
TOOLS AND
SPECIAL TOOLS
The tools and equipment needed to do the procedures in the WP.
MATERIALS/PARTS
The supplies and parts needed to do the procedures in the WP.
PERSONNEL
REQUIRED
The personnel needed to do the procedures in the WP.
REFERENCES
Other WPs, TMs, and publications you will need to do the procedures
in the WP.
EQUIPMENT
CONDITION
Any special equipment conditions required before the procedure can
be started.
Some WPs will include all of the above items. Other WPs will include only some of the above items.
Read the INITIAL SETUP section carefully before you start any procedure. Get the tools and supplies listed and the
personnel needed. Be sure the equipment is in the condition required.
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