TM-9-2350-277-34
CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual tells you how to perform direct and general support maintenance for the M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3,
M1064A3, M1068A3, and M58 Carriers.
Before starting a task or procedure, read HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL and CHAPTER 3, GENERAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES.
WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL — FRONT TO BACK
This TM supplement is divided into front and rear matter and Work Packages (WPs) for ease of use.
The WARNING SUMMARY section provides safety and first aid information. This section includes general warnings not
found in the TM text and a list of the most important detailed warnings extracted from the WPs. All of these warnings
cover hazards that could kill or injure personnel.
The TABLE OF CONTENTS lists the WPs.
CHAPTER 1 covers general introductory information with theory of operation. The Equipment Description WP gives a brief
description of major parts and features of the carriers. The Theory of Operation WP provides information that will help you
understand how the carrier components work.
CHAPTER 2 covers troubleshooting procedures authorized at the DS/GS maintenance level.
CHAPTER 3 includes general maintenance procedures for service upon receipt, PMCS, and general maintenance instructions.
CHAPTER 4 contains maintenance WPs for the fuel system.
CHAPTER 5 contains maintenance WPs for the cooling system.
CHAPTER 6 contains maintenance WPs for the electrical system.
CHAPTER 7 contains maintenance WPs for the transmission.
CHAPTER 8 contains maintenance WPs for the wheels and tracks.
CHAPTER 9 contains maintenance WPs for steering.
CHAPTER 10 contains maintenance WPs for the shock absorbers.
CHAPTER 11 contains maintenance WPs for the hull.
CHAPTER 12 contains maintenance WPs for the hull accessory items.
CHAPTER 13 contains maintenance WPs for the hydraulic system.
CHAPTER 14 contains maintenance WPs for tools and test equipment.
CHAPTER 15 contains maintenance WPs for the auxiliary generator.
CHAPTER 16 contains maintenance WPs for special purpose kits.
CHAPTER 17 — Deleted
CHAPTER 18 contains maintenance WPs for electrical equipment (M1068A3 only).
CHAPTER 19 contains maintenance WPs for precision instruments and systems.
CHAPTER 20 contains maintenance WPs for fire fighting equipment.
CHAPTER 21 contains maintenance WPs for the shipping closure and frame.
CHAPTER 22 contains general support maintenance WPs.
CHAPTER 23 provides supporting information for the TM. It includes the following WPs:
The REFERENCES WP lists references to be used by personnel in operating and maintaining the carrier.
The COMMON TOOLS and SUPPLEMENTS and SPECIAL TOOLS/FIXTURES WP lists the tools used in the
initial setup.
The EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES and MATERIALS lists the expendable supplies and materials used
to maintain or repair the carrier.
The FABRICATED TOOLS WP lists instructions for making tools authorized to be fabricated at DS or GS maintenance
levels.
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