TM-9-2350-277-10
CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual tells you to use the M113A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3, M577A3, and M58 Armored Personnel Carriers.
Before starting a task or procedure, read HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL and DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR’S
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (WP 0004 00).
WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL — FRONT TO BACK
SUMMARY OF WARNINGS AND FIRST AID lists the Warnings and first aid information in this manual. The Warnings
cover hazards that could kill or injure personnel. Shorter versions of these warnings may appear in the task procedures.
The TABLE OF CONTENTS lists the WPs in each chapter.
CHAPTER 1 covers General Information, Equipment Description, and Technical Principles of Operation. It briefly describes
the major parts and features of the carrier.
CHAPTER 2 covers Descriptions and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators, Operation under Usual Conditions Work
Packages, Operation of Auxiliary Equipment Work Packages, and Operation under Unusual Conditions Work Packages.
CHAPTER 3 covers Troubleshooting Work Packages.
CHAPTER 4 covers Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, including Lubrication Instructions and Maintenance
Work Packages.
CHAPTER 5 provides supporting information for the TM. It includes the following WPs:
The REFERENCES WP (WP 0101 00) lists references to be used by personnel in operating and maintaining the
carriers. These references include technical manuals and other publications.
The COEI/BII WP (WP 0102 00) lists Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items. Components of End Item are
those items which are assembled and become a permanent part of the carrier. Basic Issue Items are items needed to
put the carrier in operation, operate it, and do emergency repairs.
The AAL WP (WP 0103 00) lists additional items required to support the carrier during operation.
The EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS WP (WP 0104 00) lists expendable supplies and
materials that will be needed to operate and maintain the carrier.
The STOWAGE AND SIGN GUIDE WP (WP 0105 00) is a stowage guide for all removable equipment carried in and
on the carriers. This work package includes a guide to identification (ID) plates on the carriers.
The STANDARD LOAD PLAN WP (WP 0106 00) lists standard load plans for the M113A3 carrier.
The PLUG/SETSCREW GUIDE FOR ARMOR MOUNTING PROVISION HOLES WP (WP 0107 00) shows location
of plugs and setscrews in armor mounting provisions holes on the M113A3 carrier only.
The INDEX is an alphabetical listing of all the major controls, procedures, indicators, systems, and subsystems covered in
this manual. Each entry is cross-referenced to the WP number and page number.
DA FORM 2028 is used to report errors and to recommend improvements for procedures in this manual. Three blank DA
Forms 2028 are in the back of this manual. A sample is provided to show you how to fill out the DA Form 2028.
The back cover includes a METRIC CONVERSION CHART that can be used to convert U.S. customary measurements to
their metric equivalents. Measurements in this manual are given in U.S. customary unit with metric units in parentheses.
HOW TO USE THE WORK PACKAGES
HowtofindtheWPyouneed
Pick a key word from the carrier part or system to be used. Look in the INDEX for this key word or the name of the action
you will perform. Turn to the WP and page indicated.
The INDEX lists each WP under one or more headings. For example, the WP titled ADJUST DRIVER’S SEAT could be
found under the two headings, “Driver,” and “Seat.”
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