TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 4 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
WARNING SUMMARY (Contd)
Brakeshoe springs are under high tension. Use brake spring pliers to replace brakeshoe retracting
springs. Other tools may fail to hold spring, causing injury to personnel.
When removing spring hanger pins, personnel must stand clear of spring ends. Tension may cause spring
to snap out of hanger, resulting in injury to personnel.
Leaves and plates of assembled spring are under tension. Release tension slowly. Failure to do this may
result in injury to personnel.
Eye protection is required when using wire brush for cleaning. Failure to do this may result in injury to
personnel.
Use of C-clamps on spring assembly places this unit under tension. Do not complete assembly until center
screw nut is tightened to specification. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel.
When removing spring shackle pins, personnel must stand clear of spring ends. Tension may cause spring
to snap out of shackle, causing injury to personnel.
Ensure vehicle is firmly supported while spring seat is removed. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel.
Incorrect brakeshoe installation will prevent automatic adjusters from working. The longer radius end of
brakeshoe web must ride on the adjustable plunger. Incorrect brakeshoe installation may cause vehicle
brakes to fail, resulting in serious injury or death to personnel.
Do not remove switch before draining air reservoirs. Small parts under pressure may shoot out with high
velocity, causing injury to personnel.
Do not work under vehicle that is supported by jack only. Jack may slip, causing vehicle to fall, and result
in injury or death to personnel.
Never remove tire lockring before deflating tire. Lockring may explode otY, causing injury or death to
personnel.
Lockring must be properly seated around wheel when installed. If lockring is not correctly installed, it
may explode off when tire is inflated, causing injury or death to personnel.
Never attempt to correct seating of lockring by hammering, striking, or forcing while tire is inflated.
Lockring may explode off, causing injury or death to personnel.
Never inflate a tire with tire Iockring facing personnel or without a tire inflation cage. Injury or death to
personnel may result from exploding wheel components.
Always use tire inflation equipment specified in TM 9-2610-200-24 and stand 10 ft (3.05 m) away from tire
inflation cage while inflating tire. Injury or death may result from exploding wheel components.
Never rest or lean against tire inflation cage while tire is being inflated. Injury or death to personnel may
result.
Keep fingers clear of hood and cowling when replacing hinge. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel.
Support cab body while in raised position for insulator replacement. Failure to do so may result in injury
to personnel.
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to
personnel.
Ensure locking handles at forward end of dropsides are engaged before removing tailgate. Failure to do so
may cause injury to personnel.
Use eyeshields and gloves when removing and installing door window glass. Glass could shatter, causing
injury to personnel.
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