TM-9-2320-366-10-1
M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS; VOLUME NO. 1 OF 2
AUGUST 2005
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WARNING SUMMARY
WARNING
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 the 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: expose 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.
WARNING
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.
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