TM-9-2320-279-10-2
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2
DECEMBER 1998
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WARNIN G
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN CAUSE
DEATH .
Carbon monoxide does not have color or smell, but can
cause death. Breathing air with carbon monoxide
produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of
muscular control, a sleepy feeling, and coma. Brain
damage or death can result from heavy exposure.
Carbon monoxide is in exhaust fumes of fuel-burning
heaters and internal combustion engines. Carbon
monoxide can become dangerously concentrated unde r
conditions of no ventilation. Precautions must be
followed to ensure crew safety when the personnel
heater or engine of any vehicle is operated for any
purpose .
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DO NOT operate personnel heater or vehicle engine
in a closed place unless the place has a lot of
ventilation .
DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates,
cover plates, or engine compartment covers removed
unless necessary 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 symptoms continue, remove
affected crew to fresh air and keep warm. DO NOT
PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE. If necessary, give
artificial respiration and get immediate medical
attention. For artificial respiration, refer to
FM 21-11.
BE AWARE that the gas particulate filter unit or the
field protection mask for nuclear-biological-chemical
protection WILL NOT offer safety from carbon
monoxide poisoning .
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING IS GOOD VENTILATION.
WARNIN G
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
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