C8, TM 9-2350-230-12
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section 2-1. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
maintenance personnel are designated in the following
2-1.
Deprocessing Vehicle and Break-In Services
tables and illustrations.
a.
Services upon receipt of materiel to be
b. Read the DD Form 1397 tag and follow all
performed
by
the
crew
and
organizational
precautions checked thereon.
TABLE 2-1. DEPROCESSING VEHICLE
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
WARNING: Lift vehicle with lifting eyes on top of hull only. If
necessary unfasten shipping cover at each end of vehicle and roll
back until lifting eyes are exposed. Do not use tong lugs for
lifting vehicle.
1
Remove vehicle closure kit.
2
Remove Basic Issue Items saddle.
3
Remove ventilation screen assemblies from access openings on hull
bottom.
4
5
Install plug assemblies (plug, preformed packing, screw and plate,
located in driver's compartment) in hull access openings.
5.1
Remove preservative material from track adjuster piston and adjust
track before operating vehicle.
6
Install tow shackles (located in driver's compartment) on tow lugs.
7
Remove cap or tape sealing engine exhaust outlet opening.
8
Remove plastic caps and/or tape from all openings leading to the
interior of the engine, including oil level indicator rod cap,
shroud opening, and oil filler caps.
9
Add electrolyte to batteries. Check that battery connections are
tight, and that polarity is correct as shown in figure 9-97.
CAUTION: Do not start engine or operate accessories with
auxiliary power until batteries are properly connected and elec-
trolyte added.
10
Remove cap or tape sealing turbocharger air Inlet.
2-1