Chapter 3. SAFETY - TM-55-3805-261-140014

TM 55-3805-261-14

CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

3-1. General

i. The scarifier must be in the stow position before

the vehicle is loaded.

General safety considerations and precautions for

j. Ground guides must be used when the vehicle

movement are as follows:

is being loaded.

k. The articulating pin and wheel lockpin must be

a. .Each vehicle must be checked to ensure that

in place before loading.

all loose items are appropriately secured.

l. The engine must not be operated in an enclosed

b. The vehicle must be driven by qualified drivers

area without adequate ventilation to provide sufficient

only.

air for engine combustion, as well as dissipation of

c. Drivers must not leave their station while the

exhaust gases.

engine is running.

m. Personnel must stay clear of the exhaust area

d. When the vehicle is in motion, it must not be

during and immediately after engine operation. Contact

mounted or dismounted.

with these areas can cause severe burns.

e. Personnel must not ride "on" the vehicle.

3-2. Specific Safety Requirements

f. Personnel must not smoke when operating or

refueling the vehicle.

Safety requirements by individual model can be found in

g. The exhaust stack must be cooled before it is

the drivers' manuals

removed for shipment.

h. The blade must be in the full up position before

the vehicle is loaded.

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