TM 9-2320-279-34-1
CHAPTER 2
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
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Common Tools and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-1
Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
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Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
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Troubleshooting Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2-2
Troubleshooting Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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General Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
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Preparation for Storage and Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
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Pre-Embarkation Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
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Section I.
INTRODUCTION
2-1. GENERAL. This chapter provides information on tools, general maintenance, and troubleshooting
at direct support and general support maintenance levels for M977 series vehicles. Preparation for storage
and pre-embarkation inspection are also covered.
Section Il.
REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, AND TEST EQUIPMENT
Parts, Tools, and Test Equipment
2-2. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. There are common tools and general mechanics tool sets
required for maintenance of the vehicle. For authorized common tools and equipment, refer to the
Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your unit.
2-3. SPECIAL TOOLS. Special tools for direct support and general support maintenance are listed in
the Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) in TM 9-2320-279-34P which is your authority for
requisitioning.
2-4. TEST EQUIPMENT. The M977 series vehicles are
equipped with a diagnostic connector for Simplified Test
Equipment/Internal Combustion Engine (STE/ICE). The
STE/ICE connector (fig. 2-1) is located on passenger side of
the cab. Refer to TM 9-2320-279-20 for STE/ICE tests.
Figure 2-1. STE/lCE Connector.
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