TM-9-2320-346-10
TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8 M1977A4 W/WINCH AND M1977A4 W/O WINCH
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN CAUSE DEATH
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Carbon monoxide does not have color or smell and can cause death.
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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.
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Carbon monoxide is in exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters and
internal combustion engines.
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Carbon monoxide can become dangerously concentrated under
conditions of no ventilation.
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Precautions must be followed to ensure crew safety when the
personnel heater or engine of any vehicle is operated for any
purpose. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
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DO NOT operate vehicle engine in a closed place unless the place
has proper ventilation. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
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DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates, or
engine compartment covers removed unless necessary for
maintenance purposes. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
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BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and
exposure symptoms. If either odor or exposure symptoms 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 4-25.11 . Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.
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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.
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