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M113A2/M113A3/M548Al/M548A3 FAMILY OF VEHICLES INCLUDING OPPOSING FORCES SURROGATE VEHICLE (OSV)
FABRICATION AND OPERATION OF POWERPLANT TEST STAND
FEBRUARY 2003
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SAFETY SUMMARY
This list summarizes critical WARNINGS in this Technical Bulletin. They are repeated here to let you know
how important they are. Study these WARNINGS carefully; they can save your life and the lives of
personnel with whom you work. Also, you should become familiar with all the warnings in the appropriate
technical manuals for each engine/transmission that you are working on.
WARNING
Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are
harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin
or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
WARNING
Hanging loads can kill or injure you. Keep away from hanging loads
and overhead equipment. Keep hands out of area while power plant
is being lifted or lowered on power plant stand.
WARNING
Noises from the exhaust without muffler can damage hearing of
personnel. All personnel MUST WEAR DOUBLE HEARING
PROTECTION whether exhaust system is used or not.
WARNING
The turbocharger can grind off part or all of your hand. Place a
screen or some type of guard over turbocharger intake manifold if
air cleaner system is not used.
WARNING
Engine exhaust fumes contain deadly poisonous gases. Exhaust gases
are most dangerous in places with poor airflow. Direct engine
exhaust up and away from personnel whether exhaust system is used
or not.
WARNING
Gas from batteries can explode and injure you Do not have open
flames, make sparks, or smoke near batteries. Battery acid can burn
or blind you. Do not get acid on your skin or eyes.
WARNING
Battery posts and cables touched by metal objects can short circuit
and burn or injure you. Use caution when you work with tools or
other metal objects. Do NOT wear jewelry when you work on
electrical systems.
WARNING
Sparks from static electricity can cause a fire or explosion. Metal
nozzle must touch metal in filler neck when fueling the powerplant
test stand, or a ground wire must be used.
TB 9-2350-368-25
a
SAFETY SUMMARY
This list summarizes critical WARNINGS in this Technical Bulletin. They are repeated here to let you know
how important they are. Study these WARNINGS carefully; they can save your life and the lives of
personnel with whom you work. Also, you should become familiar with all the warnings in the appropriate
technical manuals for each engine/transmission that you are working on.
WARNING
Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are
harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin
or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
WARNING
Hanging loads can kill or injure you. Keep away from hanging loads
and overhead equipment. Keep hands out of area while power plant
is being lifted or lowered on power plant stand.
WARNING
Noises from the exhaust without muffler can damage hearing of
personnel. All personnel MUST WEAR DOUBLE HEARING
PROTECTION whether exhaust system is used or not.
WARNING
The turbocharger can grind off part or all of your hand. Place a
screen or some type of guard over turbocharger intake manifold if
air cleaner system is not used.
WARNING
Engine exhaust fumes contain deadly poisonous gases. Exhaust gases
are most dangerous in places with poor airflow. Direct engine
exhaust up and away from personnel whether exhaust system is used
or not.
WARNING
Gas from batteries can explode and injure you Do not have open
flames, make sparks, or smoke near batteries. Battery acid can burn
or blind you. Do not get acid on your skin or eyes.
WARNING
Battery posts and cables touched by metal objects can short circuit
and burn or injure you. Use caution when you work with tools or
other metal objects. Do NOT wear jewelry when you work on
electrical systems.
WARNING
Sparks from static electricity can cause a fire or explosion. Metal
nozzle must touch metal in filler neck when fueling the powerplant
test stand, or a ground wire must be used.
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