TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 11 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
WARNING SUMMARY
Ž If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be handled by personnel
wearing protective equipment. Consult your unit NBC officer or NBC NCO for
appropriate handling or disposal instructions.
Ž Never mix gasoline or JP-4 turbine fuels with other fuels outside vehicle fuel
tank. Any mixing should be done by adding fuels to fuel tank. Gasoline and JP-4
turbine fuel are highly combustible and may explode, resulting in injury or death
to personnel.
Ž Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open flame. A fire
extinguisher will be kept nearby when solvent is used. Use only in well-
ventilated places. Failure to do this may result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Do not perform fueling operations, fuel filter checks, inspections, or draining
while smoking, or near fire, flames, or sparks. Always keep a fire extinguisher
nearby. Fuel may ignite causing injury or death to personnel.
Ž Don’t smoke, have open flame, or make sparks around batteries. They may
explode and cause injury or death to personnel.
Ž Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contacts
battery terminal, a direct short may result in instant heating of tools, damage to
equipment, and injury or death to personnel.
Ž Do not touch hot exhaust pipes with bare hands. Injury to personnel may result.
Ž If buzzer stops and air pressure reading is below 65 psi, there may be no braking
action. Shut down engine and check to see what is wrong. Failure to do so may
result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires may cause
injury to personnel.
Ž Safety braces must be used when checking hydraulic hoist cylinders. Failure to
do so may result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž If warning buzzer does not go on when engine starts, stop engine and notify your
supervisor. Failure to do so may result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Do not back up vehicle without a ground guide, or injury or death to personnel
may result.
Ž Do not let vehicle coast down hill with clutch pedal depressed or transmission in
position “N” (neutral). Doing this may cause vehicle to increase speed and go out
of control resulting in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Never wear nylon clothing when handling petroleum. High electrostatic charges
build up in such fabrics. Failure to do so may cause fire, resulting in injury or
death to personnel.
Ž Keep at least 25 ft (7.6 m) between fuel tank vehicles during fueling operations
to avoid congestion. Failure to do so may result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Do not perform fueling procedures while smoking or within 50 ft (15 m) of sparks
or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode easily, resulting in injury or
death to personnel.
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