TM-9-2320-260-10
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-260-10 - Page 2 of 411
TM 9-2320-260-10
WARNING
EXHAUST CASES CAN KILL!
Brain damage or death can result from heavy exposure.
Precautions must be followed to insure crew safety when the
personnel heater or engine of any vehicle is operated for any
purpose.
1. Do not operate your vehicle engine in enclosed areas.
2. Do not idle vehicle engine with vehicle windows closed.
3. Be alert at all times for exhaust odors.
4. Be alert for exhaust poisoning symptoms. They are:
• headache
• dizziness
Ž sleepiness
• loss of muscular control
5. If you see another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
•remove person from area.
Žexpose to open air.
•keep person warm.
•do not permit physical exercise.
Žadminister artificial respiration, if necessary,
•notify a medic.
* For artificial respiration, refer to FM 21-11.
6. BE AWARE, the field protective mask for nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC)
protection will not protect you from exhaust poisoning.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISONING IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
WARNING
HIGH INTENSITY NOISE
Hearing protection is required for the driver and co-driver.
Hearing protection is also required for all personnel working
in and around this vehicle while the engine is running
(reference AR 40-5 and TB MED 501).
Warning a
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