SMI-9-2320-387-14&P-1 HMMWV Supplemental Operation,Maintenance,Parts Download

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WARNING SUMMARY (Cont’d) 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. Due to tire load ratings and vehicle load carrying capabilities, only the load range D radial tire can be used. Hearing protection is required for driver and passengers when engine is running. Noise levels produced by these vehicles exceed 85 dBA, which may cause injury to personnel. Do not operate the vehicle without windshield assembly positioned upright and the B-pillar securely attached. Operation of vehicle without these structures in place may result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment. Chock blocks shall be used when parking a vehicle with inoperative parking brakes, operating in extreme cold conditions, parking on inclines, or whenever and wherever maintenance is being performed. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Do not operate the vehicular heater in a closed area without proper exhaust evacuations. Damage to heater or injury to personnel may result. Do not operate the vehicular heater when refueling. Damage to heater or injury to personnel may result. Use care when opening and closing doors. Do not rest fingers in door opening. Personnel injury may result. Do not operate heater when ventilation system is on. Damage to heater or injury to personnel may result. Communication shelters AN/GRC-122 and AN/GRC-142 RATT may overload vehicle by up to 500 pounds. Use caution when driving to avoid damage to equipment or injury to personnel. Do not use tow pintle as a step when entering or exiting vehicle cargo area. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1 c/(d blank)