TM 55-1945-205-24-3-3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual contains certain features to improve the convenience of using this manual and increase the user’s
efficiency. These features include:
a.
Accessing Information
Information is accessed by referring to the Table of Contents, located in the front of this
manual, or by looking in the
Alphabetical Index, located in the back of this manual.
b.
Illustrations
Various methods are used to locate and repair components. Locator illustrations in Controls and Indicator tables,
PMCS tables, exploded views and cut-away diagrams make the information in the manual easier to understand
and follow.
c.
Using This Manual
When using this manual, read and understand the entire maintenance action before performing the task. Also, read
and understand all warnings, cautions and notes as well as general safety precautions that apply to the task to be
performed. The warning summary will inform personnel of hazards associated with the equipment to be worked on.
However, the summary is not all inclusive and personnel should be aware at all times of hazardous conditions that
may arise.
Prior to starting the procedures in this manual, the initial setup requirements are located directly above each
procedure. The information is given to ensure all materials, expendables, tools and any other equipment necessary are
readily available for use. The initial setup will be accomplished prior to starting the actual steps of each
maintenance procedure.
Locating Major Components
Obtain the manual for the system to be worked on. Open to the Table of Contents located in the front of this manual.
Find Chapter 1,
Description and Theory of Operation
. Under the chapter title you will find the work package titled
Location and Description of Major Components
. Turn to the work package indicated. This work package will give a
brief description of the major components, and show an illustration of what the component looks like and its location.
The Alphabetical Index, located in the back of this manual, contains an alphabetical list of all sections of this manual.
Location and Description of Major Components
is found in section L. The work package is found on the right side of
the title where the
Location and Description of Major Components
is located. Turn to the work package indicated to
find the description and location of each component.
Troubleshooting Procedures
The Table of Contents or Alphabetical Index may be used to locate sections within this manual. To locate a particular
troubleshooting procedure, open the manual to the Table of Contents located in the front of this manual. Find
Chapter 2,
Troubleshooting Procedures.
Under this section, find a work package titled
Troubleshooting Index
. Turn to
the work package indicated, which lists all of the troubleshooting procedures. Look down the list until you find the
appropriate work package for the problem you are trying to solve. To the right side of the procedure will be a work
package number. Turn to the work package indicated and follow the steps to complete the troubleshooting procedure.
The procedures list the malfunction, symptom and the corrective action. The corrective action will indicate which
maintenance procedure to go to for the repair of the symptom or what level of maintenance is capable of repair of
the problem. Follow the procedures indicated to complete the task. At the top of the task you will have a section
called INITIAL SETUP. There are five basic headings listed under INITIAL SETUP.
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