TM-5-3805-274-13-P
DUMP TRUCK BODY M917
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
AUGUST 2013
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WARNING SUMMARY - CONTINUED
FOR INFORMATION ON FIRST AID, REFER TO FM 4-25.11.
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that can cause
unconsciousness and death if inhaled. THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
IS ADEQUATE VENTILATION. If you experience any of the following symptoms, get out into fresh air
immediately: dizziness, intense headache, weakness, sleepiness, muscular twitching, throbbing in temples, or
vomiting. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of
an injury.
Cleaning solvent is combustible. DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use
mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space, heated above ambient temperatures, or
agitated. Keep container sealed when not in use. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. Seek
medical attention in the event of an injury.
Contact with cleaning solvent may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact,
remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield or goggles when
eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes
or until irritation subside. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
Compressed air source must not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). When cleaning with compressed air, eye shields
must be worn. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
Do not attempt to raise dump bed in high wind. Ensure truck is on firm ground. Stay at the controls so you
can lower dump bed immediately if it leans or shifts during dumping. Ensure all personnel are clear before
you unlock the tailgate or raise the dump bed. If truck body leans or shifts, check for flat tires or low air
pressure, weak or broken spring leaves, wheels sinking unevenly, or load sticking to one side of dump bed.
Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
Dump bed assembly weighs approximately 3500 lb (1587 kg). Ensure lifting device has a capacity of over
3500 lb (1587 kg). Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
Never operate hydraulic control lever (located in the truck cab) without ensuring all personnel are clear of
dump body. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event
of an injury.
While loading dump truck, ensure vehicle parking brake is set (TM 9-2320-273-10) otherwise the truck may
roll or shift causing injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Failure to comply may result in death or
injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Do not try to loosen a sticky load by pulling forward or backward and braking abruptly. Failure to comply
may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Do not step on pusher axle tire when climbing in or out of the dump body. Pusher axle wheel may rotate and
you may fall. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event
of an injury.
If dump bed is to be held at a high angle or if maintenance is performed with bed raised, install safety strut in
position on bed frame. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in
the event of an injury.
Do not perform any maintenance with dump body bed raised until the safety strut is installed in locked
position. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of
an injury.
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