TM-9-2320-387-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download

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WARNING SUMMARY (Cont’d) Avoid using fire extinguisher in unventilated areas. Prolonged inhalation exposure to extinguishing agent or fumes from burning material may cause injury to personnel. Using fire extinguisher in windy area will cause rapid dispersal of extinguishing agent and reduce effectiveness in fire control. Vehicle operation in snow is a hazardous condition. Operator must travel at reduced speeds and be prepared to meet sudden changes in road conditions. Pump brakes gradually when stopping vehicle on ice or snow. Sudden braking will cause wheels to lock and vehicle to slide out of control, causing damage to vehicle and injury or death to personnel. Do not rely on wet service brakes. Keep applying brakes until they dry out and uneven braking ceases. Failure to do this may cause damage to vehicle and injury or death to personnel. Exhaust components are hot after prolonged vehicle use. Ensure exhaust system components are cool before removing/installing exhaust assembly. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel. Do not use hand throttle as an automatic speed or cruise control. The hand throttle does not automatically disengage when brake is applied, resulting in increased stopping distances and possible hazardous and unsafe operation. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. To ensure opening of hood is accomplished safely and effectively, always maintain the proper lifting posture, with legs bent and back straight. When raising and securing hood, ensure hood prop rod is secured to hood support bracket. When releasing hood prop rod, do not pull rod at hook end. Damage to equipment or injury to personnel may occur if hood is not raised, secured, and lowered properly. 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. TM 9-2320-387-10 Change 1 warning c