TM-9-2350-277-40&P Sustainment Maintenance Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INITIAL SETUP: Materials/Parts Cleaning compound (WP 0068, Item 5) Crocus cloth (WP 0068, Item 7) Detergent (WP 0068, Item 9) Wiping rag (WP 0068, Item 20) References Drawing 12472301 TM 9-214 TM 9-2350-277-13&P TM 43-0139 SCOPE This work package contains safety warnings, guidelines, and general maintenance instructions. They should be followed when doing maintenance procedures authorized for sustainment maintenance level. PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE 1. Practice all shop safety procedures and read all warnings in this manual. 2. Get tools and equipment before starting a maintenance task. See TM 9-2350-277-13&P and the maintenance tasks for tools, equipment, parts, and materials. 3. 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 repaired. 4. Handling techniques. a. Avoid damage to parts during disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, and reassembly procedures. Nicks, scratches, and dents caused by careless handling could result in equipment failure. b. Dirt can damage parts and cause malfunctions. Make sure all air and fluid openings, lines, and hoses are capped or plugged during maintenance procedures. 5. Identification. a. During disassembly, tag parts to ensure proper assembly. b. During disassembly, tag leads on electrical parts to ensure proper assembly. Tag each lead, as it is removed, with numbers from wiring diagrams and terminals. TM 9-2350-277-40&P 0004 0004‐1