C10, TM 9-2350-230-12
Section 1-3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Vehicle
1-8.
Turret and Cupola
a. Make certain all personnel are clear of hull
CAUTION: To enter driver's compartment by way of
when traversing turret and that area is clear of obstacles.
open space between air compressor and rear air bottle,
manually traverse turret so gun launcher .is positioned
b. When traversing cupola, loader's hatch
over rear deck. This method of entry prevents damage
cover must be in fully opened or closed position and
to stowed ammo in racks under gun/launcher.
turret area clear.
a. Be certain water steer lever is in LAND
1-9. Sighting and Fire Control
position when driving vehicle on land to prevent damage
to transmission and possible loss of vehicle control.
a. When XM44 Series periscope is not in use.
turn periscope ON/OFF switch to "OFF ". Place filter
b. When raising or lowering driver's seat, keep
body weight on seat.
selector lever in "DARK"(XM44) or "OFF" (XM44E
Series) position to prevent damage to internal
c. Until driver becomes familiar with vehicle,
components close ballistic cover.
every precaution must be taken not to overdrive or allow
loss of vehicle control.
b. When operating night vision sight for cal.
.50 machine gun, keep eyeshield in contact with face to
d. When driving vehicle, make certain driver's
prevent emission of visible glow.
rotatable hatch cover is secured in the open or closed
c
Do not look directly into searchlight beams.
position.
Serious eye damage can result.
e.
Do not leave vehicle with engine running.
d. Prior to installing new battery for XM44
f.
If track is thrown while operating vehicle, do
Series periscope, replace shipping plugs with vented
not apply brake. Allow vehicle to coast to stop.
caps.
g. Make certain that vehicle is combat loaded
e. Hazardous radiation conditions exist when
with equipment correctly stowed and secured when
plastic dial window of azimuth indicator is broken or
swimming vehicle.
removed. DO NOT TOUCH DIAL POINTERS.
h. Attach tow cable to front or rear tow
1-10. Armament
shackles when swimming vehicle to facilitate towing in
case of an emergency.
a. Reject all HEAT warhead missiles that have
dented nose cones.
i.
During vehicle swimming, if a solid stream
of water continues to emit from bilge pump outlets,
b. Do not handle or move duds, except to
beach vehicle immediately.
remove from weapon in a tactical situation. Under no
circumstances will a HEAT-T-MP or HE round be fired
j.
Do not allow personnel between vehicles
that has been allowed to remain in a hot gun-launcher
when slave starting.
more than 5 minutes.
k
The M8A3 air filter unit will not protect user
c. Handle ammunition with care.
Electric
against carbon monoxide.
primers are sensitive to shock and high temperature.
l.
With standard track, the vehicle is difficult
d. Use only correct lots of ammunition and
to control on snow and ice. Use of arctic track will
handle with care. Avoid striking fuze or primer.
improve vehicle control.
e. When operating winterization kit coolant
m. Inspection for spilled fuel should be made
heater, turret must be positioned sot hat neither grenade
before and after operation and at halt in order to prevent
launcher mount is over the heater exhaust outlet.
fires.
f.
Do not smoke in crew compartment of
vehicle.
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