TM-5-2350-262-10

ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Use caution when operating the vehicle with the hatch in it’s open and

locked position. Be constantly aware of blind spots, especially on the

curbside of the vehicle when driving on or near side slopes. Specifically,

the blind area from the right front to the right rear of vehicle may exceed

60 feet, depending upon the operator’s seat height adjustment position

and the nearest line of sight with the ground.

When driving the vehicle on or near side slopes, with the hatch in it’s open

and locked position, at the first indication that a rollover is imminent,

immediately pull and hold the driver’s seat height adjustment lever until

the seat drops to it’s lowest down position, duck your head into the

operator’s compartment below the vision blocks, and brace for impact.

Remain in this position until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Do not

attempt to look outside the operator’s compartment or maintain control of

the vehicle while the vehicle is still in motion. Failure to follow these

procedures in a rollover accident could result in personnel being thrown

from the vehicle, and suffering severe injury or death. Do not attempt

evacuation from an unstable vehicle. Ensure the hatch is in it’s open and

locked position, if possible, before evacuation. An unlocked open hatch

can fall, causing severe injury or death.