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 13 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
WARNING SUMMARY (Contd )
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Keep feet clear of augers when lifting locking handles. Augers tilt to side when
released and may result in injury to personnel.
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Do not let personnel stand near auger while boring or spinning soil off auger.
Injury to personnel may result from flying materials.
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Check derrick tube for damage before using. A tube bend or flat spot may cause
collapse under load, resulting in injury or death to personnel.
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The cable reel is heavy and may require the derrick and winch to load/unload
it. Failure to lift reel properly may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Make sure collapsible cable reel is properly mounted on rear winch shaft before
operating reel. Failure to do so may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Do not overload cable reel. Maximum pull on reel is 4,000 lb. A snapped cable
may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Alcohol used in alcohol evaporator is flammable, poisonous, and explosive. Do
not add alcohol while smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks. Do not drink
alcohol. Doing this may result in injury or death to personnel.
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Vehicle operation on ice and snow can be dangerous. Operators must drive at
reduced speeds and be prepared to meet sudden changes in road conditions
and traffic speeds. Maintain safe stopping distances. Failure to do this may
cause loss of vehicle control resulting in injury or death to personnel.
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Sudden stops may cause vehicle wheels to lock or engine to stall. Pump brakes
gradually when stopping vehicle on ice or snow. Failure to do this may result in
injury or death to personnel.
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Compressed air used for cleaning will not exceed 30 psi. Use only with effective
chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.).
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Extreme care should be taken when removing radiator tiller cap if temperature
gage reads above 180°F. Contact by steam or hot coolant may result in injury or
death to personnel.
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Do not operate vehicle on wet, smooth roads with lowered tire inflation. Do not
operate vehicle at too great a speed for road conditions. Low tire inflation or
excessive speeds may cause loss of vehicle control on wet, smooth roads
resulting in injury or death to personnel.
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Towing vehicle to start engine should be done on straight, smooth surface.
Failure to do this may cause towed vehicle to lose control resulting in injury or
death to personnel.
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One jumper cable must connect positive terminals, and other jumper cable must
connect negative terminal of jump starting vehicle to body, away from batteries,
of disabled vehicle. Failure to do this may cause batteries to explode resulting in
injury or death to personnel.
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Air shutoff valves must be turned on to charge trailer brake system. Failure to
do this may cause trailer brake failure resulting in injury or death to personnel.
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Make sure air shutoff valves are turned off after uncoupling trailer. Failure to
do this may cause vehicle brake failure resulting in injury or death to personnel.
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