TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 86 of 1096
SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING - Continued
Table 4.
Significant Hazard And Safety Recommendations.
HAZARD
SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIO
N OR PRECAUTION
OPERATING CONDITION
Low air pressure for brakes.
Do not drive vehicle
while low air pressure
warning buzzer is
sounding or red light
is on.
Abnormal
Fire with M978 tanker.
No smoking, flames,
or sparks within 50 ft.
(15 m). Disconnect
batteries for all
electrical work.
Normal
Fuel spills with M978 tanker.
Test tank automatic
shutoff before bottom
loading per
procedure in
instructions. do not
bypass dead-man
controls.
Abnormal
Connecting towing devices.
Do not go between
vehicles until
vehicles are stopped
and brakes are set.
Normal
Refueling vehicle.
Shut off engine and
no smoking when
filling tank.
Normal
NOTE
Category of hazards as to whether or not they may be expected under
normal or abnormal operating conditions.
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