TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued 0075 00 Basic Issue Items Tools and equipment that you need to use when you drive or maintain your carrier are listed in WP 0094 00. These items are issued with the carrier, and they must be turned in with the carrier. Keep them on your carrier at all times. You can’t take proper care of the carrier without the basic issue items, so keep them clean and in good shape. Don’t use the tools for jobs they are not designed to do. You won’t get the job done right, and you could break the tools. Expendable/Consumable Maintenance Supplies Supplies that you need to take care of your carrier are listed in WP 0096 00. These supplies are items that you normally will use up or wear out when you use them. Maintenance supplies work for you. Try to get the most out of them. Cleaning Keep the hull clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way, and may cover up a serious problem. Clean your carrier as you work and as needed. If you clean the carrier or weapons, be sure to observe all information in the following paragraph. WARNING Benzene (benzol), paint thinner, gasoline, and diesel fuel oil can burn, poison soldiers, and damage equipment. Use the approved cleaning agents. See the instructions for this section. C A U T I O N Steam, water, or air under pressure can damage sighting and fire control equipment gears and bearings. C A U T I O N Water entering engine exhaust system can damage engine. Do not allow water to enter engine exhaust system. C A U T I O N Petroleum products will damage rubber that is not resistant to petroleum. Do not get petroleum products on rubber parts. Use cleaning compound (WP 0096 00, Item 4) on all metal surfaces. General Inspection Hardware: Check bolts, nuts, and screws for looseness and missing, bent, or broken parts. If you find a loose one, tighten it. If you can’t tighten it, notify unit maintenance. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. Welds: Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, cracks, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, notify unit maintenance. 0075 00-3