TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 10 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
WARNIN G
EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL
Brain damage or death can result from heavy exposure. Precautions must be
followed to ensure crew safety when the personnel heater, main, or auxiliary
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
• Sleepiness
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Loss of muscular control
5. If you see another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
Remove person from area
Expose to open air
Keep person warm
Do not permit physical exercise
Administer 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 carbon monoxide poisoning.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISONING IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
WARNING
HIGH INTENSITY NOIS E
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).
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