TM-9-2350-277-20-1
CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 6
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (cont)
HowtoreadtheWP
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.
Maintenance Procedures WPs
Maintenance Procedures WPs keep the carrier in shape to operate. Maintenance Procedures are used to present maintenance
instructions. Each maintenance procedure details steps which you need to perform. If the vehicle and parts need maintenance
that is not included in any procedure in the manual, notify your supervisor.
Read the INITIAL SETUP section carefully before you start any procedure. Get the tools and supplies listed and the
personnel needed. Be sure the equipment is in the condition required.
Read all of the WP before starting. Follow the steps in the order given.
FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS tell you what to do after the maintenance task is done. The words END OF TASK will tell
you when you have finished the procedure.
Troubleshooting WPs
Troubleshooting WPs help you locate faulty parts. They direct you to the maintenance procedure to correct these faults.
Chapter 2, Troubleshooting contains detailed information on how to perform troubleshooting procedures. Read HOW TO
USE TROUBLESHOOTING WP (WP 0005 00) before performing the troubleshooting procedures in the chapter.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) WP
Preventive maintenance is required to keep your carrier in good running condition. The PMCS procedures for unit
maintenance are performed on a periodic basis.
There are two types of PMCS for the vehicle, as follows:
The SEMI-ANNUAL PMCS must be done every 6 months or every 1,500 miles.
The ANNUAL PMCS must be done annually.
If anything seems wrong with the vehicle systems and you cannot fix it yourself, notify unit maintenance. Common things to
watch for are loose bolts or damaged welds. Watch for worn insulation, loose clamps, and loose connectors when checking
wiring harnesses.
DEFINITION OF WP TERMS
Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
Pay attention to all warnings and cautions within the WP. Ignoring a warning could cause death or injury to yourself or
other personnel. Ignoring a caution could cause damage to equipment. Notes contain facts to make the procedure easier.
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTEs always appear just above the step to which they apply.
WARNINGS
Call attention to things that could kill or injure personnel. Warnings are also
listed in the Warning Summary section (page a).
CAUTIONS
Call attention to actions or materials that could damage equipment.
NOTES
Contain important facts to make the procedure easier.
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