TB-9-2320-279-13-P-4
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8, M983A2 LET
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL
APRIL 2008
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WARNING
NBC
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NBC-contaminated air filters must be handled and disposed of only by authorized and trained
personnel.
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The unit commander or senior officer in charge of maintenance personnel must ensure that
prescribed protective clothing (refer to FM 3-11.4) is used, and prescribed safety measures and
decontamination procedures are followed (refer to FM 3-11.5) .
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The local unit SOP is responsible for final disposal of contaminated air filters. Failure to comply
may cause severe injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
TIRE OPERATION
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Operating a vehicle with a tire in an overinflated or underinflated condition, or with a questionable
defect, may lead to premature tire failure. Ensure tire has proper tire pressure. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
When inflating tires mounted on the vehicle, all personnel must remain out of trajectory area.
Failure to follow proper procedures may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
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Cracked, broken, bent or otherwise damaged rim components shall not be reworked, welded,
brazed, or otherwise heated or damage or personal injury or death may result.
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No heat shall be applied to a multi-piece wheel or wheel component or damage or injury or
death may result.
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Failure to place wheel/tire assembly in safety cage prior to initial inflation could result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
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When a wheel/tire is in a restraining device, do not rest or lean any part of body or equipment
on or against the restraining device, or injury or death could result.
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While changing tires or while performing tire maintenance, stay out of the trajectory path. Failure
to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Always use an inflation hose with an in-line gauge and a clip-on chuck when inflating tires. The
gauge and valve must be mounted a minimum of 10 ft. (3.10 m) away from air chuck.
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