TM 9-1290-262-24&P
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
M24 FIRE CONTROL TRIPOD
20. AIMING CIRCLE FAILS TO REST PROPERLY ON TRIPOD.
Step 1. Check for marred joint surface on base plate and tripod head.
Repair aiming circle, refer to page 3-12; or repair fire control tripod,
refer to page 3-30.
Step 2. Check for stripped threads on base plate plug.
Repair threads or replace base plate plug. Refer to page 3-12.
Step 3. Recheck seating of aiming circle on tripod.
If aiming circle still does not seat properly, notify general suppott
maintenance.
21. FIRE CONTROL TRIPOD UNSTABLE; LEVEL BUBBLES WILL NOT REMAIN CENTERED.
Check for defective clamp or leg assembly.
a. Repair fire control tripod. Refer to page 3-12.
b. If fire control tripod is still unstable, replace tripod.
