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
WARNING DESCRIPTIONS - CONTINUED
Never park tractor on a steep grade. It is never good practice to park a heavy truck on
a steep slope even when parking brake holding capability exceeds federal safety
standards. Failure to comply may result in tractor moving unexpectedly, damage to
equipment, and injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
All personnel must stand clear of tractor and trailer during coupling operations. Failure
to comply may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
To avoid unintentional fifth wheel movement during tractor operation, always ensure
fifth wheel control is in the LOCK position before placing tractor in normal operation.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment and serious injury or death to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Never move fifth wheel control to the UNLOCK position during normal tractor
operation. Failure to comply may result in loss of control, damage to equipment, and
serious injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Ensure no one is standing behind tractor or trailer during the coupling procedure.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
Ensure the kingpin couples with the fifth wheel. 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.
Hearing protection is required during winching operations. Failure to comply may
result in damage to hearing. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Avoid quick jerking action on cables when operating winch to prevent excessive
loading on the cable. Keep personnel not involved in winching away from winch cables
and payload. A snapping cable or shifting load can cause serious injury. Stop winching
immediately if shifting payload presents a hazard, or if any component fails, and notify
Field Maintenance. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Always wear heavy gloves when handling the winch wire rope. Never allow the cable
to run through your hands as broken wires can cause painful injuries. Failure to comply
may result in injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Improper use of lifting equipment and attachment of cables to tractor may result in
injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
Lifting sling must have a weight capacity greater than the weight of the vehicle. Refer
to specified vehicle weight in Equipment Description and Data (WP 0003). Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. Seek
medical attention in the event of an injury.
Ensure lifting area is clear of all non-essential personnel prior to lifting and no
personnel enters during lifting operation. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
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