TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM 9-2815-202-34 WARNING SUMMARY The following is a list of warnings that appear in this manual. Mechanics must become familiar with all warnings. Severe injury or death can be avoided by mechanics who understand the vehicle and are alert to possible dangers. WARNING Fuel spraying on hot components is a extreme fire hazard. Control leakage immediately to prevent injury. WARNING Protective fan screens must be installed prior to doing maintenance in the engine compartment when engine is running or when engine is in ground hop mode. Contact with rotating fan can cause injury (FM 21-11). WARNING When inspecting a blower on a engine with the engine equipment, and clothing away from moving parts of the low speeds only. WARNING running, keep fingers, blower. Run engine at Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 PSI. Use only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment (goggles/shieid, gloves, etc). WARNiNG Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don’t breathe vapors. Do not use near open frames or excessive heat. The flash point is 100 o F-138°F (38 o C-50 o C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately. WARNING Wear safety glasses and stand clear of air release ports when purging air from a pressurized container. Make certain air pressure is fully vented before disassembly. Injury to eyes and inner ears can result from failure to properly vent containers before disassembly.