TM 9-2330-398-10
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
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Scope .....................................................................................................................................1-1
Maintenance Forms and Procedures .....................................................................................1-3
Destruction of Army Materiel To Prevent Enemy Use ............................................................1-3
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIRs) ............................................1-3
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) ...............................................................................1-3
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms .......................................................................................1-3
Warranty Data ........................................................................................................................1-4
1-1. SCOPE.
This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions for the M969A2 Automotive Fuel Dispensing 5000- Gallon
Tank Semitrailer.
Throughout the manual, the terms "right side" or "curb side' and "left side" or "road side" are used to describe views of the
semitrailer as viewed from the rear.
The operation and maintenance of any fuel-hauling semitrailer can be hazardous due to the flammable and explosive
nature of the load.
Read and become familiar with all WARNINGs in the warning summary at the front of this manual. Throughout this
manual, WARNINGs are placed as they pertain to specific operational or maintenance procedures. Read these warnings
and follow them exactly.
The following is a summary of safety regulations that MUST be strictly observed when operating or maintaining the
M969A2 semitrailers. Personnel who fail to follow these regulations endanger the mission, equipment, and their lives and
the lives of bystanders.
a. Refer to FM 10-20, FM 10-68, FM 10-69, and FM 10-71 to become familiar with safe fuel-handling procedures.
b. Personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of the semitrailer must not wear clothing that generates
static electricity. DO NOT wear nylon, silk, rayon, or other similar materials. Remove all contents from pockets.
Wear rubber boots and gloves during fuel loading and unloading.
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