TM-9-2320-209-20-3-3
2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; PART 3 OF 4
MAY 1981
TM-9-2320-209-20-3-3 - Page 2 of 548
WARNING
EXHAUST GASES CAN BE DEADLY
Exposure to exhaust gases produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscu-
lar control, apparent drowsiness, and coma. Permanent brain damage or death can
result from severe exposure.
Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of fuel burning heaters and internal
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 operated
for maintenance purposes or tactical use.
Do not operate heater or engine of vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is adequately
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 symp-
toms. If either are present, immediately ventilate personnel compartments. If
symptoms persist, remove affected personnel from vehicle and treat as follows: ex-
pose to fresh air; keep warm; do not permit physical exercise; if necessary, admin-
ister artificial respiration.
If exposed, seek prompt medical attention for possible delayed onset of acute lung
congestion. Administer oxygen if available.
WARNING
Serious or fatal injury to personnel may result if the following instructions are not
complied with.
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near an open flame. Keep a 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.
Eye shields must be worn when using compressed air. Eye injury can occur if eye
shields are not used.
Smoking, sparks, or open flame are not allowed within 50 feet when working on fuel
trucks. Fuel may burn, causing explosion, injury to personnel, and damage to
equipment.
Always wear protective gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable slip through
hands.
Rusty or broken wires can cause injury.
Before working on circuit breaker box, disconnect 115-volt power cable to stop injury
from electrical shock.
Be careful to hold van door up with hoist equipment. Van door is heavy and may fall
and injure personnel.
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