TM-9-2350-261-20-1 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 1 M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-20-1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (cont) How to read the WP 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 WP. 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 on the vehicle. Closeup illustrations show the details you need to do the procedure. Maintenance Procedures WPs Maintenance Procedures WPs keep the carrier in shape to operate. Maintenance Procedures are used to present maintenance instructions. Each maintenance procedure details steps which you need to perform. If the vehicle and parts need maintenance that is not included in any procedure in the manual, notify your supervisor. The first sample below shows the THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS and INITIAL SETUP sections on the first page of a WP. The legend defines each item of information. LEGEND TITLE The name of the procedure. SUMMARY A listing of the general actions to be performed, cross-referenced to the page where each action begins. MAINTENANCE LEVEL The level of maintenance authorized to perform the procedures in the WP. TOOLS AND SPECIAL TOOLS The tools and equipment needed to do the procedures in the WP. MATERIALS/PARTS The supplies and parts needed to do the procedures in the WP. PERSONNEL REQUIRED The personnel needed to do the procedures in the WP. REFERENCES Other WPs, TMs, and publications you will need to do the procedures in the WP. EQUIPMENT CONDITION Any special equipment conditions required before the procedure can be started. Some WPs will include all of the above items. Other WPs will include only some of the above items. Read the INITIAL SETUP section carefully before you start any procedure. Get the tools and supplies listed and the personnel needed. Be sure the equipment is in the condition required. xxviii