CHAPTER 2: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
TM 9-2350-256-20
SECTION II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
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General ..........................................................................................................................................2-2
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Checking Unpacked Equipment. ......................................................................................................2-2
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Deprocessing Unpacked Equipment ................................................................................................2-2
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Assembly and Installation Instructions .............................................................................................24
2-5 GENERAL
If the vehicle has been shipped by rail, unblock and unload the shipment observing existing regulations. Perform a run-in
test of at least 5 miles (8 kilometers [km] ) on all new, rebuilt, or overhauled vehicles, and a sufficient number of miles on
used vehicles to completely check their operation.
WARNING
Do not use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean the M88A1. Mineral spirits and paint thinners are highly toxic
and combustible. Prolonged breathing can cause dizziness, nausea, and even death. Do not use these materials.
Dry-cleaning solvent used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Do not use near open
flame or excessive heat. Flashpoint of solvent is 138 degrees Fahrenheit (OF) (59 degrees Celsius [°C] ).
If any exterior surfaces are coated with rust preventive compound, remove it with dry-cleaning solvent (Appendix D, item
9). Whenever possible, the vehicle crew will help perform these services.
2-6 CHECKING UNPACKED EQUIPMENT
Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the damage on
SF Form 364 (Record of Discrepancy).
Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in accordance
with instructions on DA-PAM 73&750.
2-7 DEPROCESSING UNPACKED EQUIPMENT
a. Assembly of Miscellaneous Vehicle Components
1
Attach the left and right fenders to the fender brackets with the hardware contained in the package stowed in the
crew compartment.
2
Remove bolt from entry door on left side of vehicle and open all hatches and doors.
3
Remove components and support item boxes from interior of vehicle.
4
Remove tape and protective paper form seats and backrests.
5
Remove tape from all lamp lenses and vision blocks.
6
Remove screens and replace covers on all access openings on underside of hull.
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