TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 2
MAY 2001
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WARNING
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EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL
1.
DO NOT operate vehicle engine in enclosed area.
2.
DO NOT idle vehicle engine with vehicle windows closed.
3.
DO NOT drive vehicle with inspection plates or cover plates removed.
4.
BE ALERT at all times for exhaust odors.
5.
BE ALERT for exhaust poisoning symptoms. They are:
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Loss of muscular control
6.
If YOU SEE another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
Remove person from area
Expose to open air
Keep person warm
Do not permit person to move
Administer artificial respiration * or CPR if necessary
* For artificial respiration, refer to FM 21-11.
7.
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 SUMMARY
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).
If required to remain inside the vehicle during extreme heat, occupants should follow the water intake,
work/rest cycle, and other heat stress preventive medicines measures contained in FM 21-10, Field Hygiene
and Sanitation.
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A snapped chain, or shifting or swinging load may
cause injury to personnel.
Use prybar to free engine or transmission during lifting operations. Failure to do so may cause injury
to personnel.
Lifting device must have weight capacity greater than weight of engine and transmission to prevent injury
to personnel and damage to equipment.
Weight of vehicle must be supported on jack stands at all times. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel.
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