Postoperational and Storage Task 5: Inside Postoperational Tasks. Remove and inspect MILES inside cables. See Inside Tasks 12 and 13. Remove battery box. Remove batteries from battery box and inspect battery box. See Inside Tasks 4 and 5. Remove and inspect control console. See Inside Tasks 2 and 3. NOTE Reinstall original M1 Abrams Tank bolts, nuts and lock Remove and inspect main gun/coax MG transmitter. See Inside Task 8 and 9. Postoperational and Storage Task 6: Outside Postoperational Tasks. Remove and inspect CVKI. See Outside Task 9. Remove and inspect detector belt segments and wedge mounting blocks. Leave fastener tape on the vehicle. See Outside Tasks 5, 6, 7, and 8. Remove, inspect, and service Hoffman device simulator body with mount. See Outside Task 13. NOTE Reinstall periscope window in loader's hatch. Reinstall Hoffman device 10-pole socket dust cap. Postoperational and Storage Task 7: Transit Case Packing Instructions. Replace all MILES equipment in M1 transit case. Make sure each piece is in proper space. Use transmit case orientation plate on case lid as a guide. Close and latch the case. MI Postoperational and Storage Task 8: Return Equipment. Return all equipment to your NCOIC. Include: All MILES equipment. Hoffman device system Blank fire adapters and blank ammunition trays Unused blank ammunition Unused Hoffman device cartridges Special tools CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS MILES equipment for the M1 Abrams Tank requires no operator lubrication. SECTION II. TROUBLESHOOTING Table 3-1 lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the operation or maintenance of the MILES simulator system for the M1 Abrams Tank or its components. You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION M2 MACHINE GUN 1. FIRING LIGHT ON M2 LASER TRANSMITTER DOES NOT OPERATE Step 1. Check battery. Wait 10 seconds, replace battery and retest. Step 2. If still no light. Report on DA Form 2404 and replace transmitter. 2. M240 MACHINE GUN FIRING LIGHT ON M240 MG LASER TRANSMITTER DOES NOT OPERATE Step 1. Check battery. Wait 10 seconds, replace battery and retest. Step 2. If still no light. Report on DA Form 2404 and replace transmitter. MWLD EQUIPMENT 3. NO ALARM ON MWLD TORSO HARNESS UPON INSERTING BATTERY Step 1. Remove battery. Wait 10 seconds, reinsert battery and retest. Step 2. If still no alarm. Replace battery and retest. Step 3. If still no alarm. Report on DA form 2404 and replace torso harness. |