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 (cont)
HowtoreadtheWP
WPs provide either descriptive/supporting information or detailed procedures for operating and maintaining the equipment.
The WPs in Chapter 1 include General Information only. Chapter 2 includes descriptive information on Controls and
Indicators, and Operating Procedures. Chapter 3 includes Troubleshooting Procedures. Chapter 4 covers PMCS, including
Lubrication Instructions and Maintenance Procedures. Chapter 5 includes Supporting Information.
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 in the carrier. Close-up illustrations
show the details you need to do the procedure.
Operator and Maintenance Instructions WPs
Operator Instructions WPs tell you how to operate the M113A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3, M577A3, and M58
carriers and the equipment. Each operation WP gives you detailed steps which must be followed to complete the task.
Maintenance WPs tell you how to keep the carrier in operating condition. Crew members are authorized to remove, clean,
inspect, lubricate, and install certain parts on the carrier.
Read the INITIAL SETUP section carefully before you start a task. Get the tools and supplies listed and the personnel needed
to perform the task. Be sure that the equipment is in the condition called out under the Equipment Condition step.
Read all of the work package before starting. Follow the steps in the order. END OF TASK indicates the end of the procedure.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Including Lubrication Instructions WP
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) must be done to keep your carrier operating correctly. Do the PMCS
procedures both daily and weekly as required. There are four types of PMCS:
The BEFORE (B) PMCS must be done before you operate the carrier.
The DURING (D) PMCS must be done when you operate the carrier. Monitor the carrier systems as you perform your
mission. Perform DURING (D) PMCS on a system only when the system is required to complete your mission.
The AFTER (A) PMCS must be done after completing your mission.
The WEEKLY (W) PMCS must be done weekly.
The MONTHLY (M) PMCS must be done monthly.
The SEMI-ANNUALLY (S) PMCS must be done semi-annually.
Notify unit maintenance if anything seems wrong with the carrier or its systems and you cannot fix it yourself. Loose bolts or
damaged welds are common things to watch for in every area. When checking hoses and fluid lines, look for wear, leaks,
loose clamps, and loose fittings.
Troubleshooting WPs
Troubleshooting WPs help solve common problems and malfunctions. The Troubleshooting Symptom Index (WP 0088 00)
lists malfunctions common to your carrier and the Index will guide you to the Troubleshooting Table.
DEFINITION OF WP TERMS
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs
Read all WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the WP. WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs are placed just before the
step for which they apply. Ignoring a WARNING can cause death or injury to you or other personnel. Ignoring a CAUTION
can cause damage to equipment. NOTEs have facts to make the step and WP easier.
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