TM-9-2320-279-10-2
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2
DECEMBER 1998
CHANGE 3
TM-9-2320-279-10-2 - Page 12 of 819
TM 9-2320-279-10- 2
WARNIN G
Never use parking brake for normal braking or wheels
will lock up causing severe skid. Skidding vehicle could
result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNIN G
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid
serious injury or death, keep fuel away from open fire
and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when
working with fuel. Do not work on fuel system when
engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by hot engine. When
working with fuel, post signs that read NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET OF VEHICLE.
WARNIN G
Remove rings, bracelets, wristwatches, neck chains,
and any other jewelry before working around the
vehicle. Jewelry can catch on equipment and cause
injury, or may short across an electrical circuit and
cause severe burns or electrical shock.
WARNIN G
The radiator is very hot and pressurized during vehicle
operation. Let radiator cool before removing cap.
Failure to do so can result in serious burns.
WARNIN G
The exhaust pipe and muffler can become very hot
during vehicle operation. Be careful not to touch these
parts with bare hands, or allow body to come in contact
with exhaust pipe or muffler. Exhaust system parts can
become hot enough to cause serious burns.
WARNIN G
Do not use trailer brakes as a parking brake. Trailer
brakes may not hold loaded vehicle and trailer on a
grade. A runaway vehicle may cause severe personal
injury or death.
WARNIN G
Always use seatbelts when operating vehicle. Failure to
use seatbelt can result in serious injury or death in case
of accident .
WARNIN G
Avoid quick, jerking, winch operation. Keep other
personnel well away from vehicles involved in winching
operations. A snapped cable or shifting load can cause
serious injury or death.
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