TM-9-2350-261-20-1
CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 1 OF 4
TM-9-2350-261-20-1 - Page 55 of 346
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (cont)
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) WP
Preventive maintenance is required to keep your carrier in good running condition. The PMCS procedures for unit
maintenance are performed on a periodic basis.
There are two types of PMCS for the vehicle, as follows:
The SEMI
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A NNU AL PMC S m ust be don e ev ery 6 m on ths or ev ery 1,50 0 miles.
The ANNUAL PMCS must be done annually.
If anything seems wrong with the vehicle systems and you cannot fix it yourself, notify unit maintenance. Common things to
watch for are loose bolts or damaged welds. Watch for worn insulation, loose clamps, and loose connectors when checking
wiring harnesses.
The following sample shows you what to look for when you read a PMCS procedure. For more information, see the PMCS
WP (WP 0120 00).
LEGEND
ITEM NUMBER
This is the sequence for doing the PMCS.
INTERVAL
This tells you when to perform the PMCS check.
MAN-HOUR
When equipment must be lubricated, this tells you the man-hours that
will be required for the lubrication procedure.
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
The name of the system or component being checked.
CREWMEMBER
This tells you which crewmember must perform the check.
PROCEDURE
This tells you what needs to be done.
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE
IF:
This tells you what conditions make the vehicle NOT
READY/AVAILABLE. These conditions will have to be corrected
before you perform your mission.
DEFINITION OF WP TERMS
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Pay attention to all warnings and cautions within the WP. Ignoring a warning could cause death or injury to yourself or other
personnel. Ignoring a caution could cause damage to equipment. Notes contain facts to make the procedure easier. Warnings,
cautions, and notes always appear just above the step to which they apply.
WARNINGs
Call attention to things that could kill or injure personnel. Warnings are
also listed in the Warning Summary section.
CAUTIONs
Call attention to actions or materials that could damage equipment.
NOTEs
Contain important facts to make the procedure easier.
Helper
Helpers are needed in procedures that require more than one person. A helper may be needed to help lift objects or act as
an outside observer.
If a helper is needed to perform a procedure, the INITIAL SETUP will list “Helper (H)” under the PERSONNEL REQUIRED
heading.
If a helper assists with a step or substep, the step or substep will include: “Have helper assist.”
If a helper performs the action alone, the step will start with “(H):.”
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