TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 2
MAY 2001
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WARNING SUMMARY (Contd)
Alternator is heavy. Assistant will help with alternator replacement. Failure to do so may cause injury
to personnel.
Air system components are subject to high pressure. Always relieve pressure before loosening or removing
air system components. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
Ensure tire is completely deflated before loosening nuts on clamp ring. Clamp ring can fly off and cause
injury to personnel.
When inflating tires, use tire cage to prevent injury to personnel should tire break from wheel assembly.
Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). When cleaning with compressed air, eyeshields
must be worn. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
Improper cleaning methods and use of unauthorized cleaning solvents may result in injury to personnel.
Skysol-100 mixture is combustible. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined
space, is heated above ambient temperatures, or is agitated.
Eyeshields must be worn when cleaning with a wire brush. Flying rust and metal particles may cause
injury to personnel.
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.
Keep rear of transmission tilted slightly downward to prevent converter from separating from trans-
mission. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Completely deflate tires before removing wheels from axles if there is obvious damage to wheel
components. Injury to personnel may result from exploding wheel components.
Operation of a deadlined vehicle, without preliminary inspection, may cause injury to personnel and/or
damage to equipment.
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform procedures near open flame, sparks, or electricity. Injury to
personnel may result.
Do not remove slave receptacle before disconnecting battery ground cable. If energized battery cable
contacts vehicle, a direct short will result and may cause injury to personnel.
If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be handled by personnel wearing protective
equipment. Consult your unit NBC officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or disposal instructions.
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 to personnel.
Direct all personnel to stand clear of winch cable during winch operation. A snapped winch cable may
result in injury to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry contacts battery terminal, a direct
short may result in instant heating of tools, damage to equipment, and injury to personnel.
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires may cause injury to personnel.
Super-single wheels and tires together weigh 382 lbs (173 kgs). Do not attempt to remove and install a
wheel and tire without assistant. Doing so may result in injury to personnel.
Ether is extremely flammable. Perform procedure in a well-ventilated area away from flames and sparks.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
Eye protection is required when performing fuel system checks. Failure to wear eye protection may result
in injury to personnel.
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