TM-55-2350-215-10-15 M60 Series Transportability Guidance Download
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TM 55-2350-215-10-15 CHAPTER 3 SAFETY 3-1. General General safety guidelines and precautions for movement are as follows: a. Each vehicle must be checked to insure that all loose items are appropriately secure in accordance with applicable regulations (appendix). b. When the driver's seat is being raised or lowered, the body weight must be kept on the seat. c. When the vehicle is driven, the driver's sliding hatch cover must be secured in the fully open or fully closed position. d. When the vehicle is in drive-on/drive-off operations, ground guides must be used. e. The vehicle must not be left unattended while the engine is running. f. If the track is thrown while the vehicle is being operated, the brakes must not be applied unless absolutely necessary. The vehicle should be allowed to coast to a stop. g. All personnel must be clear of the vehicle when the turret is traversed, and the area must be clear of obstacles. h. When the cupola is traversed, the loader's hatch cover must be in fully open or fully closed position, and the turret area must be clear. WARNING The M8A3 air filter unit will not protect user against carbon monoxide. 3-2. Specific Safety Requirements Pertinent safety requirements by individual mode are given in the appropriate chapters of this manual. 3-1