TM-9-2815-225-34-P
ENGINE, DIESEL: 6 CYLINDER IN-LINE TURBOCHARGED, CUMMINS MODEL NTC-400
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JULY 2005
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TM 9-2815-225-34&P
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WARNING SUMMARY
Operating a deadlined vehicle without preliminary inspection will cause further damage to a
malfunctioning component and possible injury to personnel.
Use extreme care when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during
procedure. Ensure that any lifting device used is in good operating condition and of suitable load
capacity. Keep clear of heavy components supported only by lifting device. Failure to comply may result
in death or injury to personnel.
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes must not exceed 30 psi. Use only with effective chip
guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.). Failure to comply may result
in death or injury to personnel.
When removing hood tilt assist cables, hood must be supported. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment or injury to personnel.
Use pry bars to free engine hangups or snags. Do not use hands. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment or death or injury to personnel.
Use extreme care during engine accessory removal. Engine parts are heavy. Failure to comply may
result in death or injury to personnel.
Eye protection must be worn when using wire brush for cleaning. Failure to comply may result in
injury to personnel.
Wear rubber gloves when removing piston pin to prevent burns from hot water or hot piston. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel
Oil pump pressure regulator spring is under tension. Remove oil pump pressure regulator slowly and
wear proper eye protection. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
Oil pump pressure regulator spring is under tension. Install oil pump pressure regulator screw slowly
and wear proper eye protection. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
Oil pump pressure regulator spring is under tension. Remove oil pump bypass screw slowly and wear
proper eye protection. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
Turbine wheel machined edges are very sharp. Wear protective gloves when handling turbine wheel.
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
Control valve cover is under control valve outer spring pressure. Hold cover securely when removing
screws. Failure to comply may cause injury to personnel.
Slave piston spring is highly compressed. Be extremely careful during disassembly. Personal injury can
occur if spring force is not controlled.
Use gloves during piston pin installation if piston has been soaked in hot water. Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel.
Do not perform fuel system procedures while smoking or within 50 ft (15.2 m) of sparks or open flame.
Diesel fuel is flammable and may explode. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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