TM-9-2350-311-34-1 Maintenance Manual for Volume 1 M109 Hull Download
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TM 9-2350-311-34-1 WARNING ROTATION HAZARD Protective fan screens must be installed prior to performing maintenance in the engine compartment when the engine is running or in ground hop mode. Contact with rotating fan can cause injury (FM 21-1 1). WARNING CRAWLING UNDER EQUIPMENT HAZARD Never crawl under equipment when performing maintenance unless the equipment is securely blocked. Keep clear of the equipment when it is being raised or lowered. Do not allow heavy components to swing while suspended by a lifting device. Exercise extreme caution when working near a cable under tension. In case of injury, seek medical aid immediately (FM 21-1 1). WARNING FALLING EQUIPMENT/ROLLING VEHICLE HAZARD Unless otherwise specified, perform all maintenance procedures with all equipment lowered to the ground, transmission in neutral, parking/emergency brake applied, and engine stopped to prevent possible injury due to falling equipment or rolling vehicle (FM 21-11). WARNING PARKING HAZARD Do not park vehicles head-to-head. Injury to personnel or damage to the vehicles could occur if one vehicle jumps (FM 21-1 1). f