TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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WARNING SUMMARY • Hood must be supported during removal and installation and hood prop rod and bracket replacement. Failure to support hood may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result. • Do not touch hot exhaust system components with bare hands. Severe injury will result. • Windshield must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to support windshield may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Winch must be supported during removal and installation. Failure to support winch may cause severe injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Gloves must be worn whenever handling winch cable. Severe injury may result. • Opening one end of cargo door before ensuring opposite end is securely closed will cause both ends to open simultaneously, resulting in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Rear steps must be raised before disconnecting retractor lever from rear steps. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel and damage to equipment. • NBC contaminated filters must be handled and disposed of only by authorized and trained personnel. The unit commander or senior officer in charge of maintenance personnel must ensure that prescribed protective clothing (FM 3-4) is used, and prescribed safety measures and decontamination procedures (FM 3-5) are followed. The local unit SOP is responsible for final disposal of contaminated air filters. Failure to do this may cause severe injury to personnel. • Seatbelts are to be replaced as a set. Failure to do this may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Use eyeshields and gloves when removing and installing windshield. Glass could shatter causing injury. • One assistant will be required to hold the cargo door open when either one or both gas springs are being removed and installed. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Direct all personnel to stand clear during any hoisting operations. A heavy, swinging load can be extremely dangerous. Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. TM 9-2320-280-20-3 b