TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued

0090 00

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

MAN-

HOUR

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

CREWMEMBER

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE

IF:

WARNING

Ifyouloseatrack(breakatrack

shoe or vehicle throws a track),

extreme caution must be exercised

in maintaining control. Immediately

release accelerator and let the vehicle

coast to a stop. Do not apply braking

action, i.e., brake pedal, pivot, or any

type of steering controls. This causes

thevehicletopulltotheactiveorgood

track and could result in a rollover. It is

absolutely necessary to apply braking

action only, and we stress only, if the

vehicle is approaching a ravine, a cliff,

or if you perceive the outcome to be

catastrophic, probably resulting in

fatalities. When a rollover is imminent,

all crewmembers should immediately

withdraw inside the vehicle, tighten seat

belts and hold onto a secure fixture,

until the vehicle comes to a complete

stop.

NOTE

Move carrier one track length to

inspect entire track.

a.

Visually check for unusual or uneven

gaps between two adjacent shoes. Check

any suspect bushing using the track and

sprocket gauge (WP 0102 00, Item 24). If

a “NO/GO” reading is obtained on either

the inside or outside of the block, the

unserviceable shoe/shoes must be replaced.

Any

unserviceable

shoe.

0090 00-16

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