Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-5-2420-224-100025

TM 5-2420-224-10

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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Section I. General Information ..............................................................................

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Scope ................................................................................................................

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Maintenance Forms and Records .....................................................................

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Hand Receipt (-HR) Manual ..............................................................................

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Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIRs) ........................

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Warranty Information .........................................................................................

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Nomenclature Cross-Reference List .................................................................

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List of Abbreviations ..........................................................................................

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Section II. Equipment Description .........................................................................

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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features ....................................

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Location and Description of Major Components .................................................

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Equipment Differences........................................................................................

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Equipment Data ................................................................................................

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Section III. Technical Principles of Operation .......................................................

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Controls and Indicators .....................................................................................

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Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

Read operating instructions and safety rules carefully in this manual. Important information is

emphasized in each respective section. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

CAUTION

To ensure long service life and reliable operation of engine and drivetrain in a new vehicle, do

not operate at full load during first 50 hours [621 miles (1000 km)]. After this period, increase

slowly to full speed of tractor. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.

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SCOPE

a. Type of Manual. This manual is designed to help you operate and maintain both the Small Emplacement

Excavator (SEE) and the High Mobility Material Handler (HMMH).

Chapter 1 contains general information, description, and data on the SEE/HMMH.

Chapter 2 depicts and describes the controls and indicators, Preventive Maintenance Checks and

Services (PMCS), and operation of the SEE/HMMH.

Chapter 3 contains lubrication instructions, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

Appendices A through D list references, Components of End Item (COEI), Basic Issue Items (BII),

Additional Authorization List (AAL), and Expendable Supplies and Materials List.

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