TM 5-3805-258-10
Chapter 1
FORWARD
This guide contains operation instructions
and lubrication and maintenance information,
The operation section is a reference for
the new operator and a refresher for the
experienced one. Read - study - and
keep it handy.
Illustrations guide the operator through
correct procedures of checking, starting,
operating and stopping the vehicle.
Operating techniques outlined in this
publication are basic, Skill and techniques
develop as the operator gains knowledge
of the vehicle.
The maintenance section is a guide to
equipment care. The illustrated, step-by-step
instructions are grouped by servicing
intervals. Topics without specific intervals
are listed under “When Required.” Topics
in the “Lubrication and Maintenance Chart”
are referenced to detailed instructions that
follow.
Use the service meter to determine
servicing intervals. Calendar intervals shown
(daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) may be used
instead of service meter intervals if they
provide more convenient servicing
schedules and approximate the indicated
service meter reading,
Under extremely severe, dusty or wet
operating conditions, more frequent
lubrication than is specified in the
“Lubrication and Maintenance Chart” may
be necessary.
Perform service on topics at multiples of
the original requirement, For example, at
Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months,
also service those topics listed under Every
250 Service Hours or Monthly, Every 50
Service Hours or Weekly and Every 10
Service Hours or Daily.
Some photographs in this publication may
show details or attachments that may be
different from your vehicle. Some
photographs show guards or covers
removed for clear illustration, that need
not be removed for routine lubrication and
maintenance.
Continuing improvement and advancement
of product design may have caused
changes to your vehicle which are not
included in this publication. Each publication
is reviewed and revised, as required, to
update and include such changes in later
editions.
Maintenance forms, records and reports which are
used by maintenance personnel at all levels are
listed in and prescribed by DA Pam 738-750.
You can help improve this manual. If you find any
mistakes or know of a way to improve the proce-
dures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA
Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publica-
tions and Blank Forms) directly to: Commander,
U.S. Army Tank-Automotive command, ATTN:
AMSTA-MB, Warren, Ml 48397-5000. A reply will
be furnished to you.
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