TM9-2350-261-20-1S e c t i o n I I I . S E R V I C E U P O N R E C E I P T O F M A T E R I A LSCOPEThis section tells you how to service your carrier when it is first received frominformation on administrative storage.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSCAUTIONM741A1 (M163 Weapon System) suspensionwill be damaged if the suspension lockoutsystem is locked while driving. Be sure thesuspension lockout system is NOT locked.See your -10.If you find anything wrong during this preliminary check, or during break-ina depot. It also give youperiod, report it to yoursupervisor. These must be correct before carrier can be placed in service.You are required to report any serious problems which appear to involve unsatisfactory design or material.Prepare the Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) using SF-368, Quality Deficiencies Report, asstated in DA PAM 738-750.REPROCESSING CARRIERAll new or reconditioned carriers, when first received by using soldiers, must be reprocessed. Unit mechanicsmust decide if carrier has been properly prepared for service. The carrier must be in condition to perform itsassigned mission.WARNINGDry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles andgloves use only in well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes,and do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never smoke whenusing solvent; the flash point for Type I dry cleaning solvent is 100°F (38°C) and forType II is 138°F (50°C). Failure to do so may result in injury or death to personnel.Remove rust-preventive coatings from all exterior surfaces. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 13, App C).Read DD Form 1397 (Processing and Reprocessing record for Shipment, Storage, and Issue of Vehicles andSpare Engines). Follow precautions checked on the form. Form should be in a waterproof cover attached to oneof the headlight. A duplicate copy should be in the driver's compartment.Read all warning tags attached to power plant components and those in the driver’s compartment. Followinstructions on these tags.2 - 24Change 2.
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