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1-11. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
Refer to TM 5-2420-230-10 for equipment characteristics, capabilities, and features.
1-12. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
Refer to TM 5-2420-230-10 for location and description of major components.
1-13. SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING.
Significant hazards and safety recommendations are listed in Table 1-1. Refer to Chapter 2 for more safety information.
Table 1-1. Significant Hazards and Safety Recommendations.
Hazard
Safety Recommendation or Precaution
Operating Condition*
Low air pressure for brakes.
Do not drive vehicle while low air pressure warning
Abnormal
buzzer is sounding or warning indicator is on.
Vehicle instability with backhoe use.
Ensure stabilizers are down on firm ground, side slope
Abnormal
does not exceed 5 degrees, and backhoe is not
overloaded.
Connecting towing devices.
Do not go between vehicles unless they are both
Normal
stopped and brakes are applied.
Refueling vehicle.
Shut OFF engine and no smoking when filling tank.
Normal
Replacing starting fluid cylinder (if
Shut OFF engine and no smoking when replacing
Normal
equipped).
starting fluid cylinder.
* Category of hazards as to whether they may be expected under normal or abnormal operating conditions.
Technical Principles of Operation.
Section III.
1-14. SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION.
The IHMEE contains seven functional systems: the power train; engine system; electrical system; pneumatic system;
hydraulic system; steering system; and the Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system. This section explains
the overall operation of the functional systems.
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