TM 5-2420-230-10
Failure to comply with the following may result in injury or death to personnel:
Mount and dismount the IHMEE only where steps and/or handrails are provided. Do not use any
controls as handholds.
Clean shoes and wipe hands before climbing on the vehicle. Use handholds when mounting the
IHMEE.
Inspect, clean, and have any necessary repairs made to steps prior to mounting the IHMEE.
Always use "three-point contact" with the IHMEE; face the vehicle when entering or leaving the
cab. Three-point contact means that three out of four arms and legs are in contact with the vehicle
at all times during mount and dismount.
Never get on or off a moving IHMEE.
Never jump off the IHMEE.
Do not attempt to climb on or off the IHMEE while carrying tools or supplies.
Never jump on or off a moving vehicle. Be careful of slippery conditions on platforms, handholds,
and steps when leaving vehicle.
Do not use the IHMEE as a platform.
The following list shows the proper handholds and
footsteps on the right side of the IHMEE:
(1)
Fender handhold
(2)
FEL handhold
(3)
Fuel tank footstep
The following list shows the proper handholds and
footsteps on the left side of the IHMEE:
(1)
Door frame handhold
(2)
Cabin handhold
(3)
Door handhold
(4)
Battery box footstep
