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 12 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
WARNING SUMMARY (Contd )
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If tachometer shows engine idling at high rpm and engine stop control does not
stop engine, do not attempt to stall engine. Leave vehicle and notify your
supervisor. Attempting to stall engine at high rpm may engage transmission and
move vehicle resulting in injury or death to personnel.
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When hazard warning lights/emergency flashers are in use, they override brake
lights/stop lamp operation. Therefore, when driving with hazard warning
lights/emergency flashers operating, be prepared to use hand signals to indicate
a stop. Failure to do so may result in injury or death to personnel.
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When hooking or unhooking the towbar lunette from a disabled vehicle, set the
parking brake or chock the wheels of the disabled vehicle before hooking or
unhooking the towbar. If towed vehicle is not chocked, or parking brake not set,
disabled vehicle may move, causing injury or death to personnel and/or damage
to equipment.
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Be sure the front winch drive shaft/rear winch shearpin is aluminum. Do not
substitute any other type metal pin for the shearpin, or injury or death to
personnel may result.
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All personnel must stand clear during winching operations. A snapped cable or
shifting load may result in injury or death to personnel.
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When hooking up for winching operations, position throat (open part) of hook
upward in case overloading straightens out hook. Failure to do this may result
in injury or death to personnel.
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Use hand throttle to control engine speed when operating winch. Do not run
engine faster than 1200 rpm. Avoid sudden changes in speed or shearpin or
cable may break, causing injury or death to personnel.
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On dropside trucks, make sure foward end of dropsides are secured before
lowering tailgate. Failure to do this may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Troop seats must be secured in the up position before lowering dropside, or
injury or death to personnel may result.
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Do not remove tiller covers, transfer fuels, or drain fuel until rear and dispenser
ground wires have been properly connected. Failure to do so may result in
injury or death to personnel.
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All personnel must stand clear during hoisting and lowering operations.
A snapped cable, shifting or swinging load may result in injury or death
to personnel.
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Hearing protection must be worn when using earth boring machine or rear
winch, or injury to personnel may result.
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Avoid any contact with high voltage power lines by the derrick or vehicle. If the
derrick or vehicle does come in contact with a high voltage power line, the
vehicle will become electrically charged. Do not contact any item that is not on
the vehicle and grounded or attempt to leave the vehicle. Failure to do this may
result in injury or death to personnel.
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Do not pull back on winch control lever during hoisting operations, or load may
drop and cause injury or death to personnel.
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Do not attempt to remove 20-inch and 30-inch augers hy hand. Use rear winch
and boring machine derrick to lift and lower augers. Failure to do this may
result in injury or death to personnel.
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