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TM-9-2350-261-20-1 Carrier Personnel Full Tracked Armored M113A2 2350-01-068-4077 Carrier Command Post Light Tracked M577A2 2350-01-068-4089 Manual
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TM9-2350-261-20-1 11. Start engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Check immediately for fuel leaks and oil leaks (TM 9-2350-259-10, TM 9-2350-261-10 or TM 9–2350-300-10). Disregard smoky exhaust for first few minutes of operation. Some rust-preventive fuel will be in the system and will burn along with the regular fuel. 12. Semi-annual check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perform all semi-annual checks and service required for your carrier (page 241). 13. Road test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See TM 9-2350-261-10, TM 9-2350-300-10, or TM 9-2350-259-10 for proper operating instructions. Become familiar with all controls and instruments before you road test. Drive a new or reconditioned carrier at least 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Make sure carrier operates normally. Don’t start out too fast, or drive too fast. You’ll overload the engine or power train. Stop at least every mile. Look for overheated hubs, loose parts, and fuel or oil leaks. After the road test, the earner is ready for regular soldier use. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE Instructions for administrative storage of your earner are contained in the following documents: Specification Applicable Carriers MIL-C-45360G(AT) M113A2, M106A2, M125A2, M1064, & M1059 MIL-C-46746D(AT) M577A2 & M1068 MIL-C-62074C(AT) M741A1 MIL-C-62327A(AT) M901A1 TOW Vehicle (Less TOW Weapon) 2-26 Change 3

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