TM-9-2320-285-10
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-285-10 - Page 2 of 121
TM 9-2320-285-10
WARNING
Do not remove radiator cap when radiator is hot; stop engine and allow to cool before removing radiator
cap.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury due to burns or scalding caused by steam.
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive.
Remove all rings/jewelry.
Use protective goggles and gloves
when removing battery caps and checking electrolyte.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothes, and don’t
breathe vapors.
Do not smoke or use an open flame near batteries.
To do so could cause serious injury
or death due to batteries exploding.
WARNING
Battery box lid is heavy.
Do not allow battery box lid to fall on you.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is combustible.
Provide a metal-to-metal contact between the fuel tank and fuel container
before and during fueling operation.
WARNING
Do not use ether starting fluid switch without cranking engine.
Over-charge of ether starting fluid can
cause explosion of engine air intake system.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning or drying parts must not exceed 30 psi.
Wear safety glasses when
using compressed air.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury to eyes and possible blindness.
If you
hurt your eyes or if a foreign object is blown into your eyes, seek medical attention immediately.
WARNING
Do not operate tractor if AIR PRESS gage reading is less than 60 PSI.
This is the minimum safe pressure
for operation of the service brakes.
Operating tractor when AIR PRESS gage indicates less than 60 PSI
could cause serious injury or death and extensive property damage due to loss of braking power.
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