TM-5-5420-202-20-2
M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 4
OCTOBER 1985
TM-5-5420-202-20-2 - Page 4 of 734
TM 5–5420–202–20–2
The following summary list is adapted from the
warnings within this volume.
However, all
warnings should be observed as noted in the text.
Hold up rear drain valve seat when removing last screw attaching valve seat to hull floor. Valve seat is heavy
and can cause injury if it falls.
Hold up front drain valve cage assembly when removing last screw attaching cage to hull. Valve assembly
may fall and cause injury if cage is not held
up.
Handle charged fire extinguisher cylinders with care. Do not jar or subject cylinders to temperature above
140° F (60° C).
Driver’s hatch cover weighs approximately 130 pounds. Do not try to lift it alone.
The unit commander or senior officer in charge of maintenance personnel assigned to remove and dispose of
contaminated gas filters must prescribe necessary protective clothing to be worn when replacing gas
particulate filters. He must also prescribe necessary safety measures to be performed before new gas filters
are installed.
Contaminated gas particulate filters must be handled in accordance with FM 3–5 and must be disposed of by
trained personnel.
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use only with effective chip guarding and
personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc).
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. To prevent personal injury, wear protective goggles
and gloves and use only in a well–ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don’t
breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point for Type #1 Dry Cleaning
Solvent is 100° F (38° C) and for Type #2 is 138° F (50° C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent,
get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get
medical aid immediately.
To prevent screws from pulling out of box and injuring personnel, a minimum of 200 pounds must be placed
atop the door before attempting to remove screws.
Compressed air used for cleaning air filters will not exceed 90 psi. Use only with effective chip guarding and
personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc).
If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be handled by personnel wearing protective
equipment. Consult your unit NBC Officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or disposal instructions.
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