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TRUCK, DUMP, HEAVY, BODY M917A1 AND M917A2
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JUNE 2014
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WARNING SUMMARY - Continued
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING DESCRIPTIONS - Continued
WARNING
WORK SAFETY
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Unless otherwise specified, perform all maintenance with dump truck on level
ground, transmission in N (Neutral), parking brake set, and engine off.
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Wear eye protection when using high-pressure stream of water to clean dump
body.
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NEVER work under a raised dump body unless it is secured in the raised position
with body props and dump body is EMPTY.
•
Although battery ground cable must be connected in order to test electrical circuit
voltage, disconnect battery ground cable before performing resistance tests or
replacing parts.
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DO NOT touch heat-shrinkable tubing for at least 30 seconds after heating.
Heat-shrinkable tubing is hot and will burn you.
•
Hydraulic cylinder sleeves may extend downward as hydraulic cylinder is lifted.
Expect sleeve movement any time hydraulic cylinder is handled.
•
DO NOT disconnect tailgate release or MCS air lines while chassis or MCS air
systems are pressurized. Air system pressure must be released before air lines
are disconnected.
•
Provide adequate ventilation and personal protective equipment before starting
any welding operation. Contact your unit/local industrial hygienist or safety officer
for assistance.
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Failure to comply may result in personnel injury, death, and/or damage to
equipment.
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