TM-9-2320-285-24-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
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TM 9-2320-285-24-1
WARNING
Never crawl under equipment when performing maintenance unless equipment is blocked securely.
Keep clear of
equipment when it is raised or lowered.
Do not place any part of body between movable and fixed elements of the
equipment.
Don’t allow heavy components to swing while suspended by lifting device.
Use extreme caution when working
near a cable or chain under tension.
When using chain hoist to remove or install parts, be sure hoist is securely fastened
to the part and that all slack in chain is taken up.
Death or severe injury may result if personnel fail to observe these safety
precautions.
If you are hurt by a falling object or chain or cable under tension, seek medical aid immed- iately.
WARNING
Be sure chain hoist is securely fastened to heavy tractor components before removing supporting hardware.
Do not allow
heavy components to fall freely.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause serious injury due to parts falling on you.
If you are injured by falling equipment, seek medical aid immediately.
WARNING
Battery box lid is heavy.
Secure lid in open position to prevent injury from falling lid.
If you are injured, obtain medical aid
immediately.
WARNING
Stand out from raised cab unless safety bar is supporting full weight of cab.
Keep clear of deck when raising or lowering
cab.
Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
Personal injury and property damage can result if vehicle is allowed to move during transmission stall test or hydraulic
pressure test.
Secure tractor frame to an immovable object, chock all wheels, and apply service brakes before you
accelerate engine.
Do not permit anyone to stand in front of tractor during test.
WARNING
If hydraulic steering system or fuel system connectors or elbows require replacement, discard hose.
If hydraulic steering
system hose is reused, hydraulic oil leakage could occur causing loss of steering control.
This in turn could cause serious
injury or loss of life.
If fuel system hose is reused, leakage could occur causing a fire hazard.
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