TM-9-2320-338-10

TRUCK, CARGO, 8X8, M977A4

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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NOTE

Replacement of hardware, as well as conventional methods of decon-

tamination, are the preferred methods of decontamination for the areas

listed below.

2.

Areas that will entrap contaminants, making efficient decontamination extremely difficult

include the following:

a.

Exposed heads of screws.

b.

Areas adjacent to and behind exposed hydraulic lines.

c.

Hinged areas or access doors on the stowage boxes.

d.

Retaining chains for lynchpins and lockpins.

e.

Areas around the tiedowns, lifting rings, crevices around access doors, external

valves and drains, and exposed hydraulic connectors.

f.

Areas behind knobs, levers, externally-mounted equipment, specification and

advisory data plates, and roller and locking mechanisms.

g.

Winch cable and winch hook assembly.

3.

Conventional methods of decontamination should be used on all areas listed in Steps

(1) and (2), while stressing the importance of thoroughness, and the probability of some

degree of continuing contact, including vapor hazard.

4.

For additional NBC information, refer to FM 3-11.3 (WP 0160) and FM 3-11.4. (WP

0160)

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