TM-9-2350-247-20-1 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 1 M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-20-1 SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL 0127 00 THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS: This section tells you how to service your carrier when it is first received from a depot. It also gives information on administrative storage. INITIAL SETUP: M a i n t e n a n c e L e v e l Unit GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS If you find anything wrong during this preliminary check and service, or during break-in period, report them to your supervisor. These deficiencies must be corrected before carrier can be placed in service. You are required to report any serious problems which appear to involve unsatisfactory design or material. Prepare the Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) using SF-369, Quality Deficiencies Report, as stated in DA PAM 738-750. PRELIMINARY CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS DEPROCESSING CARRIER 1. All new or reconditioned carriers, when first received by using soldiers, must be deprocessed. Unit Mechanics must decide if carrier has been properly prepared for service. The carrier must be in condition to perform its assigned mission. The carrier crew will assist in the performance of these checks and services. Remove rust preventive coatings from all exterior services. Use cleaning compound (WP 0542 00, Item 9). Read DD Form 1397 (Processing and Deprocessing record for Shipment, Storage, and Issue of Vehicles and Spare Engines). Follow precautions checked on the form. Form should be in a waterproof cover attached to one of the headlights. A duplicate copy should be in the driver’s compartment. Read and follow instructions on all warning tags attached to engine, radiator filler neck, and driver’s compartment. Follow procedures given in the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (WP 0128 00). 0127 00-1 Change 1