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 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS — Continued 0120 00 PMCS PROCEDURES (1) Obey all WARNINGs and CAUTIONs when you do PMCS. (2) Name, caution, and instruction plates should be easy to read. If they are dirty or corroded, clean them, and coat them with lacquer. See TM 43-0139 for instructions. (3) Perform all lubrication in accordance with LO 9-2350-259-12 (M901A1 Only). (4) If something doesn’t work, troubleshoot it using the troubleshooting procedures (WP 0005 00). (5) Do the semi-annual PMCS every 1500 miles (2400 km) of operation or no later than 6 months after the last semi-annual PMCS. (6) Always do your PMCS in the same order so it gets to be a habit. With practice, you’ll spot anything that is wrong. (7) Keep your vehicle clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way, and may cover up a serious problem. Clean your vehicle as you work and as needed. (8) Use cleaning compound (WP 0782 00, Item 16) on metal surfaces. Use general purpose detergent (WP 0782 00, Item 23) and water when you clean rubber or plastic parts. (9) You need to know how fluid leaks affect your vehicle. Definitions of the types and classes of leaks are given in General Maintenance Instructions below. You need to know them to determine the condition of your vehicle. Learn them. REMEMBER: WHEN IN DOUBT, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR! GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Scope This work package contains safety warnings, guidelines, and general maintenance instructions. They should be followed when doing maintenance procedures authorized for unit level maintenance. 1. PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE a. PERSONNEL SAFETY. Practice all shop safety procedures and read all warnings in this manual. b. PROPER EQUIPMENT. Get tools and equipment before starting a maintenance task. See RPSTL (TM 9-2350-261-24P) and the maintenance task for tools, equipment, parts, and materials. c. WHAT TO DISCARD. Parts to discard, such as lockwashers, locknuts, and gaskets, are listed in the maintenance tasks. If the step does not say to discard a part, the part should be saved. It may be used later or may be repaired. d. HANDLING TECHNIQUES. 1) Avoid damage to parts during removal, cleaning, inspection, repair, and installation procedures. Nicks, scratches, and dents caused by careless handling could result in equipment failure. 2) Dirt can damage parts and cause malfunctions. Make sure all air and fluid openings, lines, and hoses are capped or plugged during maintenance procedures. e. IDENTIFICATION. 1) During removal, tag parts to ensure proper installation. 2) During removal, tag leads on electrical parts to ensure proper installation. Tag each lead as it is removed. 0120 00-2