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 14 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
WARNING SUMMARY (Cont)
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Never attempt deepwater fording unless water depth is known to be 72 in.
(183 cm) or less, and bottom surface is known to be hard. Limit vehicle speed
while fording to 4 mph (6 km/h). Failure to do so may cause vehicle to lose
control resulting in injury or death to personnel.
Ž
Do not rely on service brakes until they dry after fording operations. Continue to
apply brakes until uneven braking ceases. Failure to do this may result in injury
or death to personnel.
Ž Exhaust gases from mixing pipe can kill. Operate swingfire heater with mixing
pipe in well-ventilated area only. Failure to do this may result in injury or death
to personnel.
Ž Box assembly and exhaust pipe will become hot after continued operation, Be
careful when opening access door and when removing swingfire heater. Failure
to do this may result in injury to personnel.
Ž When lowering spare wheel, hold wrench handle bar securely. Do not release bar
until wheel touches ground. If bar must be released before wheel touches ground,
lock shaft in place with pawl. Failure to do this may cause wheel to drop and bar
to spin resulting in injury or death
to
personnel.
Ž Pawl must rest on shaft gear teeth before raising spare wheel. Failure to do this
may cause wheel to drop and bar to spin, resulting in injury or death to
personnel.
Ž Make sure studs are fully seated in slots before tightening nuts, or wheel may
drop during operation of vehicle, resulting in injury or death to personnel.
Ž All personnel must stand clear during removal and replacement of spare wheel.
Failure to do this may result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Do not work under vehicle that is supported by jack only. Jack may slip, causing
vehicle to fall, and result in injury or death to personnel.
Ž Completely deflate tires before removing from axles if there is obvious damage to
wheel components. Injury or death to personnel may result from exploding wheel
components.
Ž Stand clear of tire while gaging and inflating. Injury or death to personnel may
result from exploding wheel components.
Ž When checking connections, do not let tools touch battery box. This can cause a
direct short, arcing, tool will heat to red hot, and battery may explode resulting
in injury or death to personnel.
Ž All vehicles must be bonded and grounded for static discharge before fuel
transfer. Failure to do so may cause fire, resulting in injury or death to
personnel.
Ž Fuel tank sections should only be top loaded when bottom loading is not possible.
Top loading causes static electricity, which may cause fire, resulting in injury or
death to personnel.
Ž Dispenser line should almost touch bottom of tank during filling to decrease the
build-up of vapors. Failure to do so may cause fire, resulting in injury or death to
Ž This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits
specified in this TM. Operation beyond these limits is prohibited LAW AR 70-1
without written approval from the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive
Command, ATTN: AMSTA-CM-S, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
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