CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-9-2815-200-350041

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

instructions for performing operator / crew

1-1. Scope

maintenance functions.

a. This technical manual contains instructions

b. TM 9-2350-214-20, TM 9-2350-215-20,

for direct support, general support and depot

TM 9-2350-222-20, TM 9-2350-224-20, TM 5-

maintenance, and listings of repair parts and

5420-202-20, and TM 9-2350-232-20 contain

special tools for the 12-cylinder, Model AVDS-

p e r t i n e n t Maintenance Allocation Charts

1790-2-M, AVDS-1790-2AM, and AVDS-1790-

(MAC ) and instructions for the maintenance of

2A engines (figs. 1-1 through 1-3 and 1-7) and

the materiel within the scope of organizational

the AVDS-1790-2A engine (figs. 1-4 through 1-

maintenance.

7). Included are descriptions of and procedures

c. L() 9-2350-214-12, LO 9-2350-215-12, LO

for, removal of engine accessories and com-

9-2350-222-12, LO 9-2350-224-10, LO 5-5420-

ponents, troubleshooting, disassembly, in-

202-20-1, LO 5-5420-202-20-1, and LO 9-2350-

spection, including engine overhaul standards,

232-10 contain lubricating instructions for the

repair, reassembly, and testing of the engines.

materiel.

b. Appendix A contains a list of current

d. TM 9-2910-212-34 contains service in-

references, including supply manuals, forms,

formation on the American Bosch fuel injection

t e c h n i c a l manuals, a n d other available

metering pump.

publications applicable to the materiel.

e. TM 9-2910-213-34 contains service in-

c. Appendix B contains an illustrated list of all

formation on the Viking vane type fuel pump.

parts and special tools with the estimated

f. TM 9-2920-224-35 contains service in-

quantities of component parts and equipment

formation on the Model G22-6 and G22-6F Lear

authorized and stocked for Direct Support,

Siegler (formerly Jack and Hientz) generators.

General Support and Depot Maintenance of the

g. TM 9-2920-232-34 contains service in-

engines.

formation on the Delco-Remy starter.

d. Appendix B also contains illustrated parts

h. TM 9-2990-200-34 contains service in-

on fold-out pages for rapid reference.

formation on the Schwitzer turbosuperchargers.

e. This edition of the manual supersedes Field

Maintenance edition of TM 9-2815-200-34

1-3. Scope of Manual

(February 1963), Field and Depot Maintenance

a. Chapters 1 through 3. Chapter 1 provides

edition of TM 9-2815-200-35 (August 1960)

general inform ation, description, and tabulated

with changes, and Field and Depot Maintenance

data. Chapter 2 contains a list of special tools

Repair Parts and Special Tool List edition of

and equipment required for field maintenance,

TM 9-2815-200-35P (November 1962). Record

illustrates three improvised tools, and includes a

any errors or omissions on DA Form 2028

shop layout for engine rebuild. Chapter 3 covers

(Recommended Changes for DA Publications),

engine troubleshooting and includes a chart to

and forward it to: The Commanding General,

assist in location of troubles, and corrective

U.S. Army Tank -- Automotive Command,

action necessary.

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b. Chapter 4. This chapter covers the direct

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support maintenance service operations sup-

1-2. Reference to Other Manuals

plementing the Organizational Maintenance

Manuals in paragraph 1-2, above.

a. TM 9-2350-214-10, TM 9-2350-215-10,

c. Chapters 5 and 6. Chapter 5 gives in-

TM 9-2350-222-10, TM 9-2350-224-10, TM 5-

formation - on preparation of the engine for

5420-202-10, and TM 9-2350-232-10 contain

disassembly, removal of engine accessories, and

operating instructions for the materiel as well as

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