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TM-9-2350-247-10 Hull and Related Components Recovery Vehicle Full Tracked: Light Armored M578 (2360-00-439-6242) (EIC:3LA) Manual
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TM 9-2350-247-10 START ENGINE (M548A3) — Continued 0014 00 WARNING Excessive carrier/weapon noise can damage hearing. Wear hearing protection when carrier/ weapon is operated. Noise from carrier or weapons can damage hearing of personnel in carrier. All personnel in carrier MUST WEAR DOUBLE HEARING PROTECTION when gun or carrier is operated. Hearing protection devices must be properly worn to provide effective protection. If DOUBLE HEARING PROTECTION is not worn, the safe level of noise exposure will be exceeded in a short time. Hearing loss occurs gradually. Each noise exposure that exceeds the ear protection guidelines will cause a temporary hearing loss. Over time, loss of hearing will become permanent. Plan each day’s operation, and be sure all crew and riders have the required ear protectors. Spare foam earplugs must be available. NOTE If the temperature is below -25 F (-32 C), see WP 0039 00 for starting engine. If the temperature is below -25 F (-32 C) and engine coolant heater was used to warm coolant, prior to engine start procedure, shut down engine coolant heater. 1. Do Before (B) Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (WP 0057 00). 2. Turn MASTER SWITCH ON. Check that MASTER SWITCH indicator light comes ON. 3. Set parking brake by pushing on brake pedal and then pull up on parking brake handle. Check that parking brake indicator light comes ON. 4. Place transmission shift controller in SL (steering wheel lock). 5. Lock steering wheel in center position using steering wheel lock pin. 0014 00-9

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