TM-9-2350-238-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
APRIL 1990
TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 10 of 291
TM 9-2350-238-10
GENERAL
Protect your hearing. Use hearing protection when operating vehicle due to high
intensity noise.
Dry cleaning solvent (SD-2) is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles
(item 18, appx D) and gloves (item 17, appx D), and use only in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don’t breathe
vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flash point is 100°F
-138°F (38°C - 59°C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get
fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash
your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
Remove all watches and jewelry from your person to prevent possible injury by
becoming entangled in vehicle.
Unusable CARC mixtures may be considered hazardous waste and may require,
disposal in accordance with Federal, state, DOD, and DA hazardous waste
regulations. Consult the installation environmental office for proper disposal
guidance. Mixed CARC has a flashpoint of approximately 38°F (3°C) due to the
incorporation of solvents and is highly flammable.
DRIVING
Driver will remain in driver’s compartment while engine is running.
Drive carefully, especially if you’re not experienced with vehicle. On hard pave-
ment avoid oversteering and speeding; you could lose control of vehicle.
Be sure that driver’s cupola cover is secured in either open or closed position.
Fasten your seat belt and alert crew members to fasten their seat belts to avoid
injury in the event of a sudden stop or directional change.
Use brakes to prevent vehicle speed from overrunning engine speed. If vehicle
speed overruns engine speed, you will not be able to downshift to a lower range
and may lose control.
Do not apply brakes if you throw a track during operation; allow vehicle to coast
to a halt.
BATTERY
Turn off MASTER switch, radio, and other electrical loads when working on
batteries.
Electrolytic action forms EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas, DO NOT cause a spark
across battery terminals. The battery may blow up in your face.
Battery corrosion is an acid and will eat holes in your clothing. Wash any corro-
sion off your skin immediately.
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