TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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WARNING SUMMARY (cont) WARNING If you lose a track (break a track shoe or carrier throws a track), extreme caution must be exercised in maintaining control. Immediately release accelerator and let the carrier coast to a stop. Do not apply braking action, i.e. brake pedal, laterals, pivot or any type of steering controls. This causes the carrier to pull to the active or good track and could result in a rollover. If it is absolutely necessary, apply braking action only, and we stress only, if the carrier is approaching a ravine, a cliff, or if you perceive the outcome to be catastrophic, probably resulting in fatalities. When rollover is imminent, all crew members should immediately withdraw inside the carrier, tighten seat belts and hold onto a secure fixture, until the carrier comes to a complete stop. WARNING When a track carrier gets out of control and overturns, it is safer to stay in the carrier than to try to get out while the carrier is still moving. You may receive slight injuries from being thrown against metal parts; but if you try to leave the vehicle, it may roll over and crush you. Once the carrier stops moving, get out as fast as possible because spilled fuel and oil may catch on fire. The first thing the driver should do in such an emergency is shut off the engine and turn off the MASTER SWITCH to minimize the fire hazard. WARNING Hammering on drive pin punch of track pin may deflect particles of metal or dirt into soldier’s eyes. To prevent eye damage, protection (goggles) is necessary. g TM 9-2350-247-10