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

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ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

MAN-

HOUR

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

CREWMEMBER

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE

IF:

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Before

Ramp

DRIVER

WARNING

Lowering ramp could injure personnel.

Make sure no one is in ramp zone

before you lower ramp. Unlocked ramp

can fall open suddenly. Personnel can

be killed or injured. Ramp system and

hull can get damaged if ramp unlocks

when carrier is in operation. Do not

operate carrier if locks do not secure

ramp properly. Keep away from ramps

that have come open during carrier

operation.

NOTE

Ramp may be lowered with engine

started or with engine stopped and

MASTER SWITCH in ON position.

Engine must be started to raise ramp.

If tactical situation permits, sound horn

before lowering or raising ramp.

NOTE

Leave ramp lowered to perform before

checks.

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