TM-9-2320-280-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-280-10 3-10 Change 1 3-7. GENERAL Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3-8. RAISING AND SECURING HOOD The operator/crew is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance checks and services listed in table 2-2. Certain other maintenance services, also the responsibility of the operator/crew, are explained in this section. a. Raising Hood. (1) Apply parking brake. (2) Release left and right hood latches (1). WARNING To ensure opening of the hood assembly is accomplished safely and effectively, always maintain the proper lifting posture with legs bent and back straight. Failure to do so may cause damage to equipment or injury to personnel. (3) Facing the driver’s side of the hood, position one hand at the rear area of the hood and the other at the rear area of the wheel well. NOTE Due to the inherent weight of the assembly, the hood may flex when opening, possibly causing interference between the right side of the hood assembly and the body. This interference can be eliminated by pushing the hood assembly laterally, away from the individual, prior to lifting.