TM 10-8340-227-13&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators .................................................................2-1
2-1 Operator's Controls and Indicators .................................................................................................2-1
Section II Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) .................................................. 2-1
2-2 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................2-1
Section III Operation under Usual Conditions ................................................................................................ 2-24
2-3
Assembly and Preparation for Use ........................................................................................ 2-24
2-4
Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................................................... 2-24
2-5
Assembly and Installation Instructions ................................................................................... 2-24
2-6
Decals and Instruction Plates ................................................................................................ 2-37
2-7
Preparation for Movement and Storage ................................................................................. 2-43
Section IV Operation under Unusual Conditions ............................................................................................ 2-45
2-8 General ...................................................................................................................................... 2-45
SECTION I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-1. OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. There are no controls or indicators applicable to this equipment.
SECTION II. OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-2. INTRODUCTION. Soldier Crew Tent components must be inspected regularly to find and correct defects. Record
all defects found during the performance of PMCS and the steps taken to correct them on DA Form 2404, Equipment
Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet. Instructions for reporting/correcting noted deficiencies are contained in DA PAM
738-750.
a.
General. Table 2-1 (PMCS Table) has been provided so you can keep your equipment in good operating
condition and ready for its primary mission.
(1)
Before you operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your before (B)
PMCS prior to the equipment leaving its containment area or performing its intended mission.
(2)
While you operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your DURING (D)
PMCS when the equipment is being used in its intended mission.
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