TM-9-2350-277-10
CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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WARNING SUMMARY (cont)
WARNING
A fire can break out at any time. Personnel could be killed or injured. Equipment could be
damaged. Make sure all fire extinguishers are ready to use before you operate carrier.
WARNING
Sticking or damaged linkages can cause carrier to crash. Personnel can be killed or injured. If
accelerator pedal does not operate smoothly, or engine does not return to idle when accelerator
pedal is released, do not drive carrier.
Loss of carrier control can cause carrier to crash. Personnel can be killed or injured. Avoid
over steering at high speeds to prevent skidding or carrier upset. Use caution when turning on
hills or side slopes.
WARNING
Make sure weapon is clear and safe before loading or testing, to prevent accidental firing of
machine gun and injury to personnel.
WARNING
All personnel within 75 feet (22.9 meters) of M1059A3 and M58 during operation must wear
personnel hearing devices to prevent hearing damage. Contamination is likely, and loss of
hearing could occur. Personnel inside carrier in motion, with smoke generator in operation,
must wear double hearing protection. Limit exposure of high noise levels to six hours to prevent
hearing damage. Use of yellow/white foam ear plugs is prohibited for personnel operating
M1059A3 and M58 carrier.
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