TM-9-2320-361-24-1
2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2
AUGUST 2006
TM-9-2320-361-24-1 - Page 7 of 1176
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1
WARNING SUMMARY (Contd)
• Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition
sources. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space, heated above
ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep container sealed when not in use.
Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical resistant gloves. In case of skin
contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision.
Use face shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large
amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation
to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel.
• Do not remove slave receptacle before disconnecting battery ground cables. If energized battery
cables contact cab, a direct short will result and may cause injury to personnel.
• Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable run through hands. Broken or rusty wires
can cause injury to personnel.
• Ensure vehicle is firmly supported while spring seat is removed. Failure to comply may result in
injury to personnel.
• Eye protection must be worn when removing or installing springs under tension. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
• When using steam cleaning equipment, do not come in direct contact of spray. Burns or severe injury
to personnel may result.
• All sunshields must be rolled up and properly secured prior to vehicle operation. Failure to do so may
result in injury or death to personnel.
• Support capacity must be greater than weight of van body. Ensure that support capacity is not less
than 5,535 lb (2,513 kg). Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel and damage to
equipment.
• Place support under radiator before removing support plate. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel and damage to equipment.
• Tandem axle is heavy. Support tandem axle during removal and installation. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
• Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight of tank body. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel.
• Be careful when working under tank body placed on supports. Tank body may fall causing injury to
personnel.
• Use caution when testing thermostat, hot water may cause injury to personnel.
• Never inflate a tire without a tire inflation cage. Injury or death to personnel may result from
exploding wheel components.
• Always use tire inflation equipment specified in TM 9-2610-200-14. Warn personnel to stand 10 ft
(3.1 m) clear of tire inflation cage while inflating tire. Injury or death may result from exploding
wheel components.
• Never rest or lean against tire inflation cage while tire is being inflated or injury or death to
personnel may result.
• Never remove tire lock ring without first deflating tire. Lock ring may explode off, causing injury or
death to personnel.
• Lock ring must be properly seated around wheel when installed. If lock ring is not correctly installed,
it may explode off when tire is inflated, causing injury or death to personnel.
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