TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 4 of 764
TM9-2320-361-34
WARNING SUMMARY
(Contd)
.All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to
personnel.
.Use prybar to free engine/transfer case/transmission during lifting operations. Failure to do so may
cause injury to personnel.
.Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open flame. Use only in well-ventilated
places. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel.
.Do not detach hoist chain from engine until all engine weight is equally distributed and engine is stable.
An improperly supported engine may cause injury to personnel.
.Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small parts under pressure may shoot out with
high velocity, causing injury to personnel.
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.
.Be careful when working under vehicle body which is placed on supports. Failure to do so may result in
injury to personnel.
.Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. Do not attempt to support weight of
vehicle on hydraulic jack. Injury or death to personnel may result if jack fails.
.Lifting device must have weight capacity greater than the weight of the engine and transmission to
prevent injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
.Ensure engine compartment is free of all tools and working materials before starting engine. Failure to
do so may cause damage to equipment and injury to personnel.
.Hand protection must be worn at all times when working with heated parts. Failure to do so may result
in injury to personnel.
.Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system procedures near open flame. Injury to personnel
may result.
.Ensure transfer case is securely mounted to jack with safety chain or strap during removal/installation.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
.Transfer case is heavy and bulky. Allow adequate clearance to remove transfer case from vehicle. Failure
to do so may result in injury to personnel.
.Do not use compressed air or dry brush for cleaning when working in areas of vehicle where asbestos
brake lining dust may accumulate. Remove asbestos dust and other residue from these areas using a soft
bristle brush or cloth soaked with water. Breathing asbestos dust may cause 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.
.Plunger rack is under spring tension. Keep hands clear of plunger rack during removal. Failure to do so
may cause injury to personnel.
.Never work under dump body until safety braces are properly positioned. Injury or death to personnel
may occur if dump body suddenly lowers.
.Ensure dump control lever is in neutral at all times. Injury or death to personnel may result if lift
cylinder is operated when not secured.
.When using steam cleaning equipment, do not come in direct contact with spray. Bums or severe injury
to personnel may result.
.Discharge valve internal spring is compressed. Eye protection must be worn during bonnet
removal/installation from valve housing. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
.Eye protection must be worn during discharge valve internal spring load test. Failure to do so may result
in injury to personnel.
.Gloves, eyeshields, and dust mask must be worn during panel removal and installation. Failure to do so
may result in injury to personnel.
.During removal and installation, only two teeth of worm leveling gear support derrick are in horizontal
position. Do not lower derrick below horizontal or derrick may fall and cause injury or death to personnel.
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