TM-9-2350-277-40&P Sustainment Maintenance Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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The back cover includes a METRIC CONVERSION CHART that can be used to convert U.S. customary measurements to their metric equivalents. Measurements in this manual are given in U.S. customary units with metric units in parentheses. HOW TO USE THE WORK PACKAGES 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. Close-up illustrations show the details you need to do the procedure. Maintenance WPs Maintenance WPs provide the procedures for removing, cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, and installing hull parts. Look at the following samples. The first sample shows the INITIAL SETUP section on the first page of a WP. The legend defines each item of information. LEGEND: TITLE The name of the procedure. 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. Figure 1. Sample WP Setup. TM 9-2350-277-40&P HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL – Continued CHANGE 1 xiv