TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM 9-2815-202-34 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (cont) HOW TO USE A MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE The first page of a repair procedure lists everything needed to perform that procedure. The following paragraphs describe all the blocks of information found there. APPLICABILITY. The data under this heading identifies those specific models to the procedure applies. TOOLS AND SPECIAL TOOLS. Individual tools from your mechanic’s tool kit are not listed under this heading. If any tools from this kit are required, the tool kit itself is listed as the first item. Special tools, manufactured tools, and tools from any other source are listed with a reference to a specific item number and appendix letter. The referenced appendix provides the necessary information to find or make the tool. App B lists all special tools, tools from supply catalog sets, kits and outfits, and tools which must be acquired through the GSA catalog. App D lists the manufactured tools with complete fabricating instructions. MANDATORY REPLACEMENT PARTS. Any repair parts that are destroyed in disassembly or not normally reused are listed under this heading with reference to App F and specific item number. App F gives the detailed information necessary to requisition the parts if they are not on hand. This heading will appear only if new parts are always required for the procedure. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES. Any expendable or consumable supplies needed to perform the procedure are listed under this heading with reference to App C and specific item number. App C gives the detailed information necessary to requisition the parts if they are not on hand. This heading will appear only if such supplies are required for the procedure. PERSONNEL REQUIRED. The number of personnel required to perform the procedure are listed here. This heading only appears in procedures that require more than one person. EQUIPMENT CONDITION. This heading describes the condition the equipment must be in before starting the procedure. The paragraph for each conditions is listed followed by a description of the part removed, repaired, or adjusted. FEATURES OF THE NEW PROCEDURE FORMAT WARNINGS. General warnings are placed both within the procedure right before the step where they apply and in the list of WARNINGS found on the inside of the front cover of this TM. They call attention to hazards that could kill or injure personnel. CAUTIONS. Cautions are found within the procedure immediately before the step where they apply. They call attention to hazards or actions that could damage equipment. Change 1 xi