TM-9-2320-260-10
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-260-10 - Page 3 of 411
TM 9-2320-260-10
WARNING SUMMARY
After Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical (NBC) exposure of this vehicle, all air
filters shall be handled with extreme caution. Unprotected personnel may
experience injury or death if residual toxic agents or radioactive material are
present. Servicing personnel will wear protective overgarments, mask, hood,
and chemical protective gloves and boots. All contaminated air filters will be
placed into double lined plastic bags and moved immediately to a temporary
segregation area away from the work site. If contaminated by radioactive dust,
the Company NBC team will measure the radiation before removal. The NBC
team will determine the extent of safety procedures required. The temporary
segregation area will be marked with the appropriate NBC signs. Final disposal
of contaminated air filters will be in accordance with local SOP:
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes with bare hands.
Do not perform fuel system checks and inspection while smoking, or while near
flames or sparks.
Smoking, open flames, and sparks can cause battery gases to explode.
Stay clear of dump body and cab protector at all times during loading and
unloading operations.
Never perform PMCS checks under raised dump body unless safety braces are
properly positioned.
Do not let vehicle coast downhill with clutch pedal depressed. Vehicle can go
out of control.
On dropside trucks, make certain forward end of dropsides are engaged before
lowering tailgate.
Dump body control lever in cab must be locked in "N" (neutral) position when dump
truck is used as personnel carrier.
Always chock vehicle wheels if operating site is on a grade, no matter how slight.
After fording operations, do not rely on service brakes until they dry out.
Pump brakes gradually when stopping vehicle on wet or slippery roads to avoid losing
control of vehicle.
Extreme care should be taken when removing surge tank filler cap if temperature gage
reads above 175° F (79° C). Add coolant to cooling system only when engine is
running. Add coolant slowly.
This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and effciently within the
limits specified in this TM. Operation beyond these limits is prohibited LAW
AR 70-1 without written approval from the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-
Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-CM-S, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
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