TM 9-2350-238-10
SECTION INDEX–CONTINUED
Towing a disabled M578 recovery vehicle . . . . . . . . .
Towing other disabled vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caliber .50 machine gun mount nomenclature . . . . . . . . .
Installing communications equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating caliber .50 machine gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating caliber .50 machine gun mount . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating communications equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating fixed fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating gas-particulate filter unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating portable fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
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Before operating a new or reconditioned vehi-
cle, make sure unit maintenance personnel
service the vehicle.
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INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS AND DAILY
CHECKS
Performing preventive maintenance checks
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and services (PMCS) on pages 2-18 thru 2-48
before, during, and after operation makes
sure that all adjustments and daily checks re-
quired for effective vehicle operation will be
completed. Keep vehicle ready for any action.
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Familiarize yourself with operating instruc-
tions on decals and instruction plates itemized
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on pages 2-105 thru 2-107. Instructions and
procedures required to operate vehicle under
normal conditions are on the following pages.
. Fasten your seat belt. Drive
carefully.
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Page
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-96
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-92
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1 03
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-93
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94
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Do not apply brake if a track
is thrown; allow vehicle to
coast to a halt.
Whenever operating vehicle,
use hearing protection
devices to protect against
high intensity noise.
Driver will remain in driver’s
compartment while engine is
running.
This vehicle has a semiauto-
matic transmission. It must
be shifted manually.
To prevent engine damage
when engine is hot from
operation, set hand throttle
for engine idle of 1,000 to
1,200 rpm and allow to idle
for 2 to 5 minutes prior to
shutdown.
Start with transmission in
range 1 when driving with a
cold engine.
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