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 (cont) How to read the Work Package Work Packages provide either descriptive/supporting information or detailed procedures for operating and maintaining the equipment. The Work Packages in Chapter 1 include General Information only. Chapter 2 includes descriptive information on Controls and Indicators, and Operating Procedures. Chapter 3 includes Troubleshooting Procedures. Chapter 4 covers PMCS, including Lubrication Instructions and Maintenance Procedures. Chapter 5 includes Supporting Information. 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 Work Package. 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. Look at the illustrations. Locators show you where the equipment and parts are located in the carrier. Closeup illustrations show the details you need to do the procedure. Operator and Maintenance Instructions Work Packages Operation Work Packages tell you how to operate the carrier and its equipment. Each operation Work Package details steps which need to be performed to complete the task. Maintenance Work Packages help the crew to keep the carrier in operating condition. Crew members are authorized to remove, clean, inspect, lubricate, and install certain parts on the carrier. Operation and maintenance Work Packages are written in the same format. Read the INITIAL SETUP section carefully before you start a task. Get the tools and supplies listed and the personnel needed to perform the task. Be sure that the equipment is in the condition called out under the Equipment Condition step. Read all of the Work Package before starting. Follow the steps in the order. END OF TASK indicates the end of the procedure. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Including Lubrication Instructions Work Package Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) must be done to keep your carrier operating correctly. Do the PMCS procedures both daily and weekly as required. There are four types of PMCS: The BEFORE (B) PMCS must be done before you operate the carrier. The DURING (D) PMCS must be done when you operate the carrier. Monitor the carrier systems as you perform your mission. Perform DURING (D) PMCS on a system only when the system is required to complete your mission. The AFTER (A) PMCS must be done after completing your mission. The WEEKLY (W) PMCS must be done weekly. Notify unit maintenance if anything seems wrong with the carrier or its systems and you cannot fix it yourself. Loose bolts or damaged welds are common things to watch for in every area. When checking hoses and fluid lines, look for wear, leaks, l oose c lam ps, a nd lo ose fit tin gs. Troubleshooting Work Packages Troubleshooting Work Packages help solve common problems and malfunctions. The Troubleshooting Symptom Index (WP 0055 00) lists malfunctions common to your carrier and the Index will guide you to the Troubleshooting Table. DEFINITION OF WORK PACKAGE TERMS Warnings, Cautions, And Notes R ead all Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in the Work P ackage. Warning, Cautions, and N otes are p laced just before the step for which they apply. Ignoring a Warning can cause death or injury to you or other personnel. Ignoring a Caution can cause damage to equipment. Notes have facts to make the step and Work Package easier. vi