TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual tells you how to use the M548A1 and M548A3 6-ton cargo carriers. Before starting a task or procedure, read HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL and DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR’S CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS (WP 0004 00). WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL — FRONT TO BACK SUMMARY OF WARNINGS AND FIRST AID lists the Warnings and first aid information in this manual. The Warnings cover hazards that could kill or injure personnel. Shorter versions of these warnings may appear in the task procedure. TABLE OF CONTENTS lists the Work Packages for each chapter. CHAPTER 1 covers General Information. It gives a brief description of the major parts and features of the carrier. CHAPTER 2 covers descriptions and functions of all controls and indicators. CHAPTER 3 covers Troubleshooting Work Packages. CHAPTER 4 covers Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, including Lubrication Instructions and Maintenance Work Packages. CHAPTER 5 provides supporting information for the Technical Manual. It includes the following Work Packages: The R EFERENC ES Work Pack age (W P 00 80 00 ) lists references to be used b y perso nnel i n operatin g and m aint the carriers. These references include technical manuals and other publications. The C OEI/BII Work Pack age (WP 008 1 00) lists C o mp onen ts of E nd Item an d B asic Issue Items. C om pon ents Item are those items which are assembled and become a permanent part of the carrier. Basic Issue Items are items needed to put the carrier in operation, operate it, and do emergency repairs. The Additional Authorization List Work Package lists additional items required to support the carrier during operation (WP 0082 00). The EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Work Package (WP 0083 00) lists expendable supplies and materials that will be needed to operate and maintain the carrier. The STO WAGE GUIDE Work Pack age (W P 00 84 00 ) is a stowag e g uid e for all rem ov able equ ipm ent carried in the carriers. This work package includes a guide to identification (ID) plates on the carriers. The INDEX is an alphabetical listing of all the major controls, procedures, indicators, systems, and subsystems covered in this manual. Each entry is cross-referenced to the Work Package number and page number. DA FORM 2028 is used to report errors and to recommend improvements for procedures in this manual. Three blank DA Form s 20 28 a re in the back of this m a nual. A s amp le is pro vid e d to s ho w you h ow to f ill o ut th e D A Fo rm 20 The back cover includes a METRIC CONVERSION CHART that can be used to convert U.S. customary measurements to their metric equivalents. Measurements in this manual are given in U.S. customary units with metric units in parentheses. HOW TO USE THE WORK PACKAGES How to find the Work Package you need Pick a key word from the carrier part or system to be used. Look in the INDEX for this key word or the name of the action you will perform. Turn to the Work Package and page indicated. The INDEX lists each Work Package under one or more headings. For example, the Work Package titled ADJUST D R IV ER’S SEAT could be fou nd un der t he tw o h eadings, “Driver,” and “Seat.” v Change 1