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TM-5-3805-263-14P-1 Grader Heavy Road Motorized Diesel Engine Driven Type I (Nonsectionalized) Type II (Sectionalized) Manual
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TM 5-3805-263-14&P-1 Safety Do not weld or flame cut on pipes or tubes that contain flammable fluids. Clean them thoroughly with nonflammable solvent before welding or flame cutting on them. Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil and other debris before they accumulate on the machine. Do not expose the machine to flames, burning brush, etc., if at all possible. Do not bend or strike high pressure lines. Do not install bent or damaged lines, tubes or hoses. Repair any loose or damaged fuel and oil lines, tubes and hoses. Leaks can cause fires. Inspect all lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare hand to check for leaks. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque. Make sure that all clamps, guards and heat shields are installed correctly to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts and excessive heat during operation. Shields, which protect hot exhaust components from oil or fuel spray in the event of a line, tube or seal failure, must be installed correctly. Ether is flammable. Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders. Do not store replacement ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator’s compartment. Use ether only in well ventilated areas. Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized persons. Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight. Discard cylinders in a safe place. Do not puncture or burn cylinders. Fire Extinguisher Always have a fire extinguisher on the machine end know how to use it. Inspect and have it serviced as recommended on its instruction plate. Tire Information Explosions of air-inflated earthmoving tires have resulted from heat-induced gas combustion inside the tires. The heat generated by welding or heating rim components, external fire or excessive use of brakes, can cause gaseous combustion. A tire explosion is much more violent than a blowout. The explosion can propel the tire, rim and final drive components as far as 500 m (1500 feet) or more from the machine. Both the force of the explosion and the flying debris can cause personal injury or death, and property damage. Do not approach a tire closer than the outside of the area represented by the shaded area in the illustration. Proper nitrogen inflation equipment and training in its use are necessary to avoid overinflation. A tire blowout or rim failure can result from improper or misused equipment. 6

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