HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

TM 5-2420-224-34

HOW

USE

This manual has an edge index that will help you find specific information in a hurry. Simply

spread the pages in the right edge of the manual until the printed blocks can be seen. Open the

manual where the block on the edge of the page lines up with your selected topic printed in the

front cover block.

This manual is organized by chapters, sectoins, and appendices. A summary of the organization

of this manual, by major divisions, follows:

Front cover index gives you a quick reference to chapters, sections, and appendices that you

will use often.

WARNINGS--AII warnings you should observe while working on or around the SEE/HMMH are

shown in this part of the manual. These are repeated in the parts of hte manual where they apply.

Table of Contents--The contents of the chapters and appendices are listed here.

Chapter 1--This chapter contains general information about the SEE/HMMH.

Chapter 2--This chapter outlines troubleshooting of the SEE/HMMH and their systems. It

includes a troubleshooting index, by symptom and system, for troubleshooting. Other sections

include information on tools, repair parts, general maintenance instructions, and general hydraulic

system repair methods.

Chapters 3 thru 21--These chapters contain step-by-step instructions for doing the maintenance

tasks. Each system of the SEE/HMMH has its own chapter, and any special tools, equipment, or

supplies you may need for a task are listed,

Appendix A--This appendix lists the technical manuals and other publications you may have to

refer to while working on the SEE/HMMH.

Appendix B--This appendix lists the expendable supplies and materials you will need while

performing maintenance on the SEE/HMMH.

Appendix C--This appendix describes any manufactured items you will need for performing

maintenance on the SEE/HMMH.

Appendix D--This appendix describes the proper method of tightening fasteners.

Index--The index is an alphabetical listing of the contents of this manual.

Back Cover--The inside back cover contains a metric conversion table.

USING THE MANUAL ON THE JOB

Find the task or component that needs repair by using the Index (page Index-1), then turn to

the page listed for that task or component.

Read the INITIAL SETUP procedures, and gather the necessary items and personnel. Pay

attention to the warnings. The INITIAL SETUP sheet is described on page xi.