TM-9-2320-366-34-2
M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 4
AUGUST 2005
CHANGE 2
TM-9-2320-366-34-2 - Page 5 of 1434
TM 9-2320-366-34-2
WARNING
After Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical (NBC) exposure of vehicle, all air filters shall be
handled with extreme caution. Unprotected personnel may experience serious injury
or death if residual toxic agents or radioactive material are present.
If vehicle is
exposed to chemical or biological agents, servicing personnel shall wear protective
mask, hood, protective overgarments, and chemical protective gloves and boots in
accordance with FM-3-4. All contaminated air filters shall be placed in double-lined
plastic bags and moved swiftly to a segregation area away from the worksite. The
same procedure applies for radioactive dust contamination. The Company NBC team
should measure radiation prior to filter removal to determine extent of safety
procedures required per the NBC Annex to the unit Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP).
The segregation area in which the contaminated air filters are temporarily
stored shall be marked with appropriate NBC placards. Final disposal of contaminated
air filters shall be in accordance with local SOP. Decontamination operation shall be
in accordance with FM-3-5 and local SOP. Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Use care when installing springs. Springs are under tension and can act as projectiles
when removed. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
Ensure exhaust system is cool before performing maintenance. Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
Wear appropriate eye protection when working under vehicle due to the possibility of
falling debris. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
Do not operate MTV vehicle with muffler removed. Toxic exhaust fumes may enter cab,
resulting in serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Do not work on fuel system when engine is hot; fuel can be ignited by a hot engine.
WARNING
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET" when working with open fuel,
fuel lines or fuel tanks. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel or damage
to equipment.
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