TM-9-2320-279-34-3
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 3 OF 3
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TM 9-2320-279-34-3
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 FM 3-5 and local SOP.
WARNING
DO NOT grind or sand painted equipment without high-efficiency air purifying
respirators in use.
WARNING
Use extreme care when removing or installing spring retainers.
Spring retainers
are under tension and can act as projectiles when released suddenly. Ensure
proper eye protection is worn to prevent injury to personnel.
WARNING
Use extreme care when compressing, releasing, removing, or installing springs.
Springs are under tension and can act as projectiles when released. Ensure
proper eye protection is worn to prevent injury to personnel.
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