TM-9-2320-365-10
M1078 SERIES, 2-1/2 TON, 4x4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)
OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
AUGUST 2005
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WARNING SUMMARY
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN KILL YOU.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, DEADLY POISONOUS gas and when
breathed deprives body of oxygen and causes SUFFOCATION.
Breathing air with
carbon monoxide produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control,
a sleepy feeling, and coma.
Permanent BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH can result from
severe exposure.
The following precautions MUST be followed to ensure personnel are safe whenever
any type of personnel heater or engine is operated for any purpose.
Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
DO NOT operate heater or engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates, or engine compartment
covers removed unless necessary for maintenance purposes.
NEVER sleep in a vehicle when heater is operating or the engine is idling.
BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and exposure
symptoms.
If either is present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE personnel compartments.
Treatment of affected personnel shall be: exposure to fresh air; keep warm; DO NOT
PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE.
If necessary, give cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as
described in FM 21-11, and get immediate medical attention.
Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS GOOD
VENTILATION.
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN KILL YOU.
DO NOT operate engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
NEVER sleep
in a vehicle when heater is operating or the engine is idling.
Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
WARNING
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