CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual contains instructions for organizational level maintenance of the M992.
APPENDIX A is a list of current references, including supply manuals, forms and
other applicable publications.
APPENDIX B Section III, lists the common tools and supplements and special tools/
fixtures for the M992 maintenance functions.
APPENDIX C lists the torque limits for the M992.
APPENDIX D lists the expendable supplies and materials required to support the
M992 maintenance functions.
APPENDIX E contains a hydraulic diagram in schematic form for the M992.
APPENDIX F contains an electrical diagram in schematic form for the M992.
APPENDIX G is an illustrated list of manufactured items for the M992. It includes
complete instructions for making items authorized to be manufactured or fabricated
at direct and general support maintenance.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS AND REPORTS
Refer to DA Pam 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System, for listing
of authorized Deparment of the Army forms and for instructions on how to use these
forms.
Accidents involving injury to personnel or damage to materiel will be reported on
DA Form 285 (Accident Report) in accordance with AR385-40.
Explosive ammunition malfunctions will be reported m accordance with AR 75-1.
METRIC TOOLS
The M992 vehicle described in this manual is non-metric metric tools are not
required.
REPORTlNG EQUlPMENT lMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATlONS (ElR's)
EIR’s must be submitted by anyone who is aware of unsatisfactory equipment design
or operation. It is not necessary to show anew design or list abetter way to perform
a procedure. Tell why the procedure is unfavorable or difficult. EIR's will be
submitted on Standard Form 368. Mail directly to Commander, U.S. Army Tank-
Automtive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-Q, Warren, Ml 48090.
NOTE
When equipment failure occurs that is not caused by
normal wear, poor operation, or accident you must submit
art Equipment Improvement Recommendation.
ADMINISTRATE STORAGE
Basic requirements for administrative storage are covered in TM 740-90-1.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Refer to TM 750-244-6 for procedures on how to destroy the M992.
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