TM-9-2320-260-34-1

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 1 OF 2

JULY 1994
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1.
DO NOT operate your vehicle engine in enclosed area.
2.
DO NOT idle vehicle engine with cab windows closed.
3. DO NOT drive vehicle with inspection plates or cover plates removed.
4. BE ALERT at all times for exhaust odors.
5. BE ALERT for exhaust poisoning symptoms. They are:
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Loss of muscular control
6. If YOU SEE another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
Remove person from area
Expose to open air
Keep person warm
Do not permit person to move
Administer artificial respiration, if necessary*
* For artificial respiration, refer to FM 21-11
WARNING SUMMAR Y
Do not operate a deadlined vehicle without preliminary inspection. Failure to do so may cause further
damage to a disabled component and possible injury to personnel.
Hearing protection is required for driver, co-driver, and mechanic when engine is running. Noise levels
produced by this vehicle exceed 85dB, which may cause injury to personnel.
Ensure fuel shutoff valve is off and remove throttle cable before cranking engine. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform troubleshooting checks near open flame, sparks, or electricity.
Injury to personnel may result.
Eye protection is required when performing fuel system troubleshooting checks. Failure to wear eye
protection may result in injury to personnel.
Ignition switch must remain off and battery ground cable disconnected during fuel system trouble-
shooting checks except when necessary to perform malfunction check. Failure to turn ignition system
off and disconnect battery ground cable may result in injury to personnel.
Hot coolant is under pressure. Care should be used when removing coolant filler cap or inspecting hot
engine coolant leaks. Steam or hot coolant under pressure may cause severe injury to personnel.
Warning a


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