TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
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WARNING SUMMARY - CONTINUED
This warning summary contains information on first aid, general safety warnings, and
hazardous materials warnings found in the body of this manual that must be understood
and applied during operation and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to observe
these warnings could result in serious injury or death to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
WARNING DESCRIPTIONS
This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits
specified in the TM in accordance with (IAW) AR 70-1. Operation beyond these limits
without written approval from the Commander, U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle
Management Command, ATTN: AMSTA-CG, Warren, MI 48397-5000, is prohibited.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
Due to increased weight and raised center of gravity on vehicles equipped with Crew
Protection Kit, vehicle operator must be aware of differences in driving characteristics
and adjust driving accordingly. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment
or possible injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
Operators must know the location and understand the proper use of all controls and
indicators before operating the tractor. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment and possible injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
Operating tractor with air pressure below the normal operating range indicates a loss in
air supply and will limit the number of times the brakes can be applied before losing
front wheel brakes. Failure to stop tractor and allow air pressure to build up may result
in damage to equipment and possible injury or death to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
If low pressure warning lamp illuminates and buzzer sounds while driving tractor, stop
immediately and investigate the cause. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment and possible injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
Operating tractor with air pressure below the normal operating range indicates a loss in
air supply and will limit the number of times the brakes can be applied before the
forward-rear axle emergency park/spring brakes are automatically activated. Failure to
stop tractor and allow air pressure to build up may result in damage to equipment and
possible injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Before backing operations, ensure the backup alarm override switch is in the down
position. Do not disable the alarm when personnel or equipment safety may be
sacrificed as a result. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek
medical attention in the event of an injury.
Never use the parking brake in place of the service brake for stopping the tractor.
Sudden lockup of spring brakes may result in loss of control of tractor and possible
damage to equipment and injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
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