TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 5 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
WARNING SUMMARY (Contd)
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Support hinged roof panel before removing counterbalance cable. Failure to do so may cause injury to
personnel.
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires may cause injury to personnel.
Never stand between vehicles. Assistant must remain in secondary vehicle to engage service brakes if
cable snaps or automatic brake fails. Failure to do this may result, in injury to personnel.
A minimum of four turns of cable must remain on winch drum at all times. Failure to do this may result
in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Always use hand throttle to control engine speed when operating winch. Avoid sudden changes in speed.
Rough or jerky operations may cause a shearpin to break or cable to snap. Damage to vehicle or injury
to personnel may result.
Brakeband cover and adjustment screw maybe too hot to proceed with this task. If cover and screw are
too hot, allow them to cool before continuing with adjustment. Failure to do this may result in injury to
personnel.
Do not remove slave receptacle before disconnecting battery ground cables. If energized battery cables
contact cab, a direct short will result and may cause injury to personnel.
Cleaning solvents are flammable and will not be used near open flame. Use only in well-ventilated places.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
Stay clear of moving parts while engine is running. Failure to do so may result in injury or death to
personnel.
Do not operate a deadline vehicle without preliminary inspection. Failure to do so may cause further
damage to a disabled component and possible injury to personnel.
Do not use a dry brush or compressed air to clean brakeshoes. There maybe asbestos dust on brakeshoes
which can be dangerous to your health if you breathe it. (Brakeshoes must be wet; use a soft bristle
brush. )
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