CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-9-2835-255-340025

TM 9-2835-255-34

CHAPTER

INTRODUCTION

SECTION I.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

SCOPE

Type of Manual: Intermediate Direct Support and Intermediate General Support

This manual contains use of container and troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for the

following turbine engine and engine components.

Top Weldment

Gearbox Module

Engine Shipping Container

Accessory Gearbox

Forward Engine Module

Reduction Gearbox Lubrication System

Rear Engine Module

Starter Motor

Model Number and Equipment Name AGT1500 - Turbine Engine and Container

Purpose of Equipment: Provides propulsion power for the Abrams series tanks.

MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those

prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, as contained in the Maintenance Management update.

DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Refer to TM 750-244-6 for instructions on destruction of army materiel to prevent enemy use.

P R E P A R A T I O N FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT

Refer to (TM 20-1) for instructions on preparation for storage and shipment.

R E P O R T I N G EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR'S)

If your equipment needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one

who can tell us what you do not like about your equipment. Let us know why you do not like the

design. Tell us why a procedure is hard to perform. Put the improvement on an SF 368 (Quality

Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at: Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN:

AMSTA-QRT, Warren, MI 48397-5000. A reply will be furnished to you.

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