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 TM 55-2320-289-14
30 January 1987
CHAPTER 3
SAFETY
WARNING
3-1. General
The CUCVs will not be externally lifted
General safety considerations and precautions for
by helicopter.
handling and moving the CUCVs are as follows:
a. The entire vehicle must be checked to ensure
CAUTION
that all loose items are properly secured to pre-
The CUCVs, at maximum gross weight,
vent damage during shipment.
cannot be lifted by cranes unless the
b. A ground guide must be used when the vehi-
frame modification kit has been applied.
cle is backed or moved in a confined area.
This modification is required on all
c. Other operational safety precautions are out-
models except the M1009 (fig 2-8).
lined in the operators manual.
CAUTION
WARNING
When the CUCV with the S-250 shelter is
Fire extinguishers must be readily avail-
shipped by rail, using wood deck railcars,
able during all loading and unloading op-
the shelter must be removed and shipped
erations.
separately to prevent damage to the shel-
ter. When using steeldeck cushioned
WARNING
frame flatcars, the shelter may remain on
If the vehicle is operated during loading
the vehicle if secured as shown in figure
and unloading, proper ventilation must be
7-5.
provided. Prolonged inhalation of exhaust
fumes could be fatal.
NOTE
The CUCV with S-250 mounted must be
WARNING
loaded aboard C-130 and C-141 aircraft
Personnel must not stand or walk under
forward end first. Do not attempt to load
the vehicle when the vehicle is being
by backing aboard.
lifted.
d. All lifts should have sufficient guidelines at-
3-2. Specific Safety Requirements
tached to control the swing of the vehicle.
Pertinent safety requirements by individual modes
e. Slings and sling items used in loading and un-
are provided, where applicable, in the subsequent
loading operations should be inspected for safe
chapters.
working conditions.
3-1
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