CHAPTER 2: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSTM 9-2350-256-20SECTION II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPTParaTaskPage2-5General ..........................................................................................................................................2-22-6Checking Unpacked Equipment. ......................................................................................................2-22-7Deprocessing Unpacked Equipment ................................................................................................2-22-8Assembly and Installation Instructions .............................................................................................242-5 GENERALIf the vehicle has been shipped by rail, unblock and unload the shipment observing existing regulations. Perform a run-intest of at least 5 miles (8 kilometers [km] ) on all new, rebuilt, or overhauled vehicles, and a sufficient number of miles onused vehicles to completely check their operation.WARNINGDo not use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean the M88A1. Mineral spirits and paint thinners are highly toxicand 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 openflame 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, item9). Whenever possible, the vehicle crew will help perform these services.2-6 CHECKING UNPACKED EQUIPMENTInspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the damage onSF Form 364 (Record of Discrepancy).Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in accordancewith instructions on DA-PAM 73&750.2-7 DEPROCESSING UNPACKED EQUIPMENTa. Assembly of Miscellaneous Vehicle Components1Attach the left and right fenders to the fender brackets with the hardware contained in the package stowed in thecrew compartment.2Remove bolt from entry door on left side of vehicle and open all hatches and doors.3Remove components and support item boxes from interior of vehicle.4Remove tape and protective paper form seats and backrests.5Remove tape from all lamp lenses and vision blocks.6Remove screens and replace covers on all access openings on underside of hull.2-2
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