TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2
2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; PART 2 OF 4
MAY 1981
TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 - Page 2 of 552
WARNIN G
EXHAUST GASES CAN BE DEADL Y
Exposure to exhaust gases produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscu -
lar control, apparent drowsiness, and coma .
Permanent brain damage or death ca n
result from severe exposure .
Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of fuel burning heaters and interna l
combustion engines, and becomes dangerously concentrated under conditions of in -
adequate ventilation .
The following precautions must be observed to insure the safe -
ty of personnel whenever fuel burning heater(s) or engine of any vehicle is operate d
for maintenance purposes or tactical use .
Do not operate heater or engine of vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is adequatel y
ventilated .
Do not idle engine for long periods without maintaining adequate ventilation in per -
sonnel compartments .
Do not drive any vehicle with inspection plates or cover plates removed unless neces -
sary for maintenance purposes .
Be alert at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and exposure symptoms .
If either are present, immediately ventilate personnel compartments. If symptom s
persist, remove affected personnel from vehicle and treat as follows: expose to fres h
air; keep warm ; do not permit physical exercise; if necessary, administer artificia l
respiration .
If exposed, seek prompt medical attention for possible delayed onset of acute lun g
congestion. Administer oxygen if available.
The best defense against exhaust gas poisoning is adequate ventilation .
WARNIN G
Serious or fatal injury to personnel may result if the following instruction s
complied with .
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable .
Do not use near an open flame. Keep a
are no t
fire ex -
tinguisher nearby when solvent is used .
Use
only
in
well-ventilated
places.
Failure
to do this may result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment .
Be careful when taking out seals with a screwdriver. Screwdriver may slip an d
cause serious injury to personnel .
Do not dry bearings with compressed air .
Spinning bearings may explode and caus e
serious injury to personnel .
Do not work on tire until all the air is out of it .
Stand clear of retaining ring t o
avoid injury if the ring should fly off .
Be careful when inflating tire .
Remounted tires should always be inflated in a safet y
cage .
If a safety cage is not available, turn tire and rim over with outer hub sid e
down .
Always wear leather gloves when handling cable .
Do not let cable run through hands .
If cable is frayed, sharp ends can go through leather glove and cause injury. Broke n
or rusty wires can cause serious injury to personnel .
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