TM 5-3805-264-14&P
1-4.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
Refer to Chapter 4. Section X, for instructions for preparing the dump truck body for storage or shipment.
1-5.
OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE, NAMES, DESIGNATIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS.
NOTE
Refer to MIL-STD-12D for standard abbreviations.
Official Name
Common Name or Abbreviation
Army Oil Analysis Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AOAP
Central Tire Inflation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CTIS
Corrosion Prevention and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CPC
Material Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCS
Power Take-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PTO
1-6.
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRs).
If your dump truck needs improvement, let us know. Send us an SF Form 368 (Product Quality Defi-
ciency Report). You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don’t like about your equipment. Let us
know why you don’t like the design or performance. Mail it to us at: Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and
Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-AC-NML, Rock Island. IL 61299-7630. We’ll send you a reply.
1-7.
WARRANTY INFORMATION.
The vehicles are warranted by Freightliner Corporation in accordance with TB 9-2320-363-15. Warranty
starts on the date found in block 23, DA Form 2408-9 in the logbook. Report all defects in workmanship to your
supervisor, who will take appropriate action through your Unit Maintenance shop.
1-8.
SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING.
a.
First Aid. For first aid information refer to FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers.
b.
Personnel Safety Precautions.
(1)
Read and become familiar with all WARNINGS in the warning summary at the front of this
manual.
(2)
Pay attention to WARNING decals on the dump body. These provide safety instructions
and identify specific hazards which, if not followed, may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
(3)
Throughout this manual, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are given immediately preceding the
procedural steps to which they apply. Read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS and follow them exactly.
(4)
When performing maintenance, protect yourself against injury. Wear protective gear such
as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes, rubber apron, gloves, etc.
(5)
Notify others in the area if you are handling flammable materials. Know the location of fire
extinguishers and emergency procedures in case of accident or fire.
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