TM-9-2320-279-10-1
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2
DECEMBER 1998
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WARNING
Always wear heavy gloves when handling winch cables. Never
let cable run through hands, Frayed cables can cut. Never
operate winch with less than five wraps of cable on winch
drum.
WARNING
When using crane on any vehicle, park vehicle clear of all
overhead powerlines. Do not operate crane near overhead
powerlines. If crane comes in contact with powerlines, serious
injury or death can result.
WARNING
Be careful when working on or with electrical equipment. Do
not be misled by the term “low voltage”. Voltages as low as 50
volts can cause death. For artificial respiration, refer to
FM 21-11.
WARNING
Be careful not to short out battery terminals. Do not smoke or
use open flame near batteries. Batteries may explode from a
spark. Battery acid is harmful to skin and eyes.
WARNING
If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be
handled by personnel wearing protective equipment. Consult
your unit NBC Officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling
or disposal procedures.
WARNING
Do not operate crane unless outriggers are set up. Always
chock front wheels when using outriggers. Vehicle could turn
over causing personal injury or death.
WARNING
Improperly seated lockrings and side rings may blow off during
inflation. Never attempt to seat a lockring or side ring during
or after inflation. Serious injury or death may result.
WARNING
Operating a vehicle with a tire in an overinflated or
underinflated condition, or with a questionable defect, may lead
to premature tire failure and may cause equipment damage, or
injury or death to personnel.
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