TB-9-2320-335-13&P HMMWV Operator and Field Maintenance, Parts, Tools M1151A1 M1152A1 M1165A1 Download

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TB 9-2320-335-13&P warning b WARNING SUMMARY Changing tire pressures or wheel alignment out of the recommended specification may adversely affect the vehicle’s handling characteristics. Loss of vehicle control may result, causing serious injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment. If vehicle has been operating, use extreme care to avoid being burned when removing geared fan drive fill plug. Use rags or heavy gloves to protect hands. Do not perform battery system checks or inspections while smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks. Batteries may explode causing damage to vehicle, and injury or death to personnel. Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or disconnected battery ground cable contacts battery terminal, a direct short will result, causing injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Do not remove surge tank filler cap before releasing internal pressure when engine temperature is above 185°F (85°C). Steam or hot coolant under pressure will cause injury. Always use caution when approaching a hot engine. Failure to do so may result in serious burns. Do not drain oil when engine is hot. Severe injury to personnel may result. Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform any procedure near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death may result. Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Use only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield, gloves, etc.) Allow transmission to cool before performing maintenance. Severe injury to personnel may occur. Always wear eye protection when bleeding brakes. Failure to do so may cause injury if brake fluid comes in contact with eyes. Ensure brake pads are installed with linings facing rotor. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Hood must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to support hood may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Cylinder head must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to support cylinder head may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Torque converter and transmission must be removed as an assembly. Keep transmission level. The converter may slide off front of transmission and cause injury to personnel or damage to converter. Do not use hands to free transmission/transfer case assembly of hang-ups or snags. Use prybar to avoid injury. Transfer case must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Differential is extremely heavy and must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Crossmember must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Front wheelwell armor is extremely heavy and must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.