TM-9-2320-279-20-1
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1 OF 3
TM-9-2320-279-20-1 - Page 12 of 985
TM 9-2320-279-20-1
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
Brake shoes may be coated with dust. Breathing this dust may be harmful to your health.
Do not use compressed air to clean brake shoes. Wear a filter mask approved for use
against brake dust. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Starting fluid is toxic and flammable. Do not store in cab and do not breathe fumes. Do not
puncture or burn containers. Dispose of container following manufacturer’s
recommendations on the container.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Use only with
effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment, goggles, shield, and gloves.
WARNING
After Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical (NBC) exposure of vehicle, all air filters shall be
handled with extreme caution. Unprotected personnel can experience injury or death if
residual toxic agents or radioactive material are present. If vehicle is exposed to chemical or
biological agents, servicing personnel shall wear protective mask, hood, protective
overgarments, and chemical protective gloves and boots in accordance with TM 10-277. All
contaminated air filters shall be placed in double-lined plastic bags and moved swiftly to a
segregation area away from the worksite. The same procedure applies for radioactive dust
contamination. The Company NBC team should measure the radiation prior to filter
removal to determine the extent of safety procedures required per the NBC Annex to the
unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The segregation area in which the
contaminated air filters are temporarily stored shall be marked with appropriate NBC
placards. Final disposal of contaminated air filters shall be in accordance with local SOP.
Decontamination operation shall be in accordance with TM 3-220 and local SOP.
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 instructions.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent (P-D-680) is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles,
face shield, and gloves; use only in well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothes, and do not breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame. Never
smoke when using solvent; the flashpoint for type I drycleaning solvent is 100°F
(38°C) and for type II is 140°F (60°C). Failure to do so may result in injury or death
to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air
and medical help. If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold water. If
solvent contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with water and get immediate medical
attention.
WARNING
Do not check tire pressure before referring to TM 9-2320-279-10 for proper tire pressure
checking procedure. Personal injury or death could result.
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