TM 9-2350-261-20-l
53
Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for M113A2 FOV
ItemInterval
N o .
Semi-
Annual
Semi-
Annual
Item To
Be
Inspected
Power
Plant
Noises
Exhaust
System
Procedure
Check power plant operation. When
unusual noises are heard, repair sus-
pect component or contact higher level
of maintenance for assistance and re-
pair.
NOTE
Carrier leaks exhaust gas when
c o l d . F o r t h i s reason, carbon
will be present around joints
and exhaust pipe connectin g
clamps. This is normal. The ex-
haust system joints will seal af-
ter pipes heat up. Check for ex-
haust leaks only after engine
reaches normal operating tem-
perature of 180° to 205° F (71° to
93.3° C). Your carrier may be
e q u i p p e d w i t h n e w e x h a u s t
pipes which do not require a
muffler clamp.
Check for loose, missing, or damaged
manifold pipes, muffler and exhaust
clamps. After leak check, replace any
pipes, clamps or muffler (page 7-21 or
7-22) that fail to stop exhaust leaks.
Not Mission
Capable If:
Missing or damaged
hardware
that
would allow leak-
age.
Change 3 2-75