TM-5-3805-254-20-2
TRUCK, DUMP, 20 TON, 6X4, ON-OFF HIGHWAY 71,000 GVW, IHC MODEL F-5070 (CCE)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2
JANUARY 1988
TM-5-3805-254-20-2 - Page 4 of 971
TM 5-3805-254-20-2
WARNING
EXHAUST GAS CAN KILL YOU
Exhaust gas is without color or smell, but can kill you.
Breathing exhaust gas produces symptoms of headache, dizziness,
loss of muscular control, a sleepy feeling, and coma.
Brain damage or death can result from heavy exposure of exhaust
fumes of fuel-burning internal combustion engines.
Exhaust gases can become dangerously concentrated under
conditions of no air movement.
Precautions must be followed to ensure crew safety when the engine of any vehicle is
operated for any purpose.
1.
DO NOT operate vehicle engine inside building unless ample ventilation is available.
2.
DO NOT idle engine for long periods without ventilator blower operating.
3.
DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates, or engine compartment doors removed unless
necessary for maintenance purposes.
4.
BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and exposure symptoms.
If either is present,
IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE personnel compartments.
If symptoms persist, remove affected crew to fresh air; keep
warm; DO NOT PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE; and, if necessary, give artificial respiration.
5.
FOR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, REFER TO FM 21-11.
6.
BE AWARE; the field protective mask for chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) protection will not protect you from
exhaust gas fumes.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES IS GOOD VENTILATION.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable.
Wear protective safety goggles and gloves and use only in a well-
ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and do not breathe vapors.
Do not use near open flame or
excessive heat.
The flashpoint for type #1 drycleaning solvent is 100
°
F (38
°
C) and for type #2 is 138°F (59
°
C).
If you
become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately, and get medical aid.
If contact with eyes is made,
flush your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.
WARNING
Diesel fuel burns easily.
Do not smoke or allow flames nearby.
Disconnect batteries when working on fuel system.
Failure to observe these precautions could cause serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Naphtha and its fumes are harmful and flammable.
Do not use near open flame.
Do not smoke while using naphtha.
Use
only in well-ventilated area.
Naphtha can catch fire, and fumes can explode causing injury.
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