TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued 0090 00 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 below. 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 0104 00, Item 6) on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic surfaces. Use clean water or lens cleaning solution (WP 0104 00, Item 16) when you clean optical 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. Electrical Wires and Connectors: Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors. Make sure wires are in good shape. If you find cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, or broken connectors, notify unit maintenance. Straps: Look for rubber hold-down straps that are cracked, broken, or hardened. Look for webbing stowage straps that are frayed, worn, or have missing metal ends. If you find any bad straps, notify unit maintenance. Hoses and Fluid Lines: Look for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots show leaks. A stain around a fitting or connector can also mean there is a leak. If a leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten each fitting or connector. If something is broken or worn out, notify unit maintenance. 0090 00-3 Change 3