TM-9-2350-261-20-3

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 3 OF 4

TM-9-2350-261-20-3 - Page 693 of 932

TM 9-2350-261-20-3

REPLACE RAMP CYLINDER

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Removal (page 0593 00-1).

Cleaning (page 0593 00-2).

Installation (page 0593 00-2).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Unit

Tools and Special Tools

General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (WP 0780 00, Item 29)

Materials/Parts

Adhesive (WP 0782 00, Item 2)

Cleaning compound solvent (WP 0782 00, Item 16)

Cotter pin

Personnel Required

Unit Mechanic

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped (see your -10)

Carrier blocked (see your -10)

Ramp lowered (see your -10)

Rear floor plate removed (WP 0436 00, WP 0438 00,

or WP 0441 00)

Ramp cylinder hose disconnected (WP 0590 00)

Breather hose removed (WP 0591 00 or WP 0592 00)

REMOVAL

WARNING

Fire Resistant Hydraulic fluid (FRH) is toxic if absorbed through skin or ingested.

Do not service hydraulic system when FRH is hot or pressurized.

Wear gloves and avoid contact with skin.

If FRH contacts skin, wash immediately with soap.

If FRH gets into eyes, wash with lots of water for 15 minutes and get medical attention.

If FRH is swallowed, get medical attention.

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