TM-9-2320-209-34-1
2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT LEVEL; VOLUME 1 OF 2
MAY 1981
TM-9-2320-209-34-1 - Page 2 of 129
WARNING
WARNING
EXHAUST GASES CAN BE DEADLY
Exposure to exhaust gases produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of mus-
cular 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
safety 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:
expose to fresh air; keep warm; do not permit physical exercise; if necessary,
administer artificial respiration.
If exposed, seek prompt medical attention for possible delayed onset of acute lung con-
gestion.
Administer oxygen if available.
The best defense against exhaust gas poisoning is adequate ventilation.
Serious or fatal injury to personnel may result
if the following instructions are not complied with.
Diesel fuel is very flammable. Care must be used when choosing a place to work on
fuel system. Keep truck about 50 feet away from an area where open flame, sparks,
or smoking may cause a fire. Keep a fire extinguisher close by.
Fuel coming out of an injector nozzle under pressure can go through the skin. This
can cause blood poisoning. Keep hands away from injector nozzle when doing test
procedures.
Only properly
present in 115
trained personnel should perform test on 115 volt system. The voltage
volt system can cause severe or fatal electric shock.
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