TM-9-2320-285-24-2
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 9-2320-285-24-2
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly combustible. Do not smoke or allow sparks or open flames near fuel. Death or
severe injury may result if you fail to observe this precaution. If you are burned, obtain medical aid
immediately.
WARNING
Do not use quick start switch without cranking engine. Overcharge of ether starting fluid can
cause explosion of engine air intake system. Ether is highly flammable. Do not puncture ether
cylinder or discard in an open fire. Failure to follow this precaution could cause severe injury.
WARNING
Wear protective goggles and heavy gloves when you remove or install glass. Remove and handle
broken glass carefully. Failure to do so could cause serious injury due to glass puncturing or
cutting your skin or eye. If you are injured by broken glass, obtain medical aid immediately.
WARNING
Wear safety glasses when using hammer or removing rivets. Don’t strike hardened steel parts with
steel hammer. Failure to do so could cause injury due to metal chips striking your eyes. Obtain
medical attention immediately if you get metal chips in your eyes.
WARNING
Be careful not to come in contact with rotating fan, belts, or other moving parts. To do so will
cause serious injury. If you are injured, obtain medical aid immediately.
WARNING
Don’t bleach or dye tethers or seat belt. To do so may reduce their strength resulting in seat belt
or tether breaking under stress, causing serious injury or death if there is an accident involving
stress on these parts.
Refer to FM 21-11 for first aid for injured personnel.
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