TM-9-2320-387-10

TRUCK, UTILITY: S250 SHELTER CARRIER, 4X4, M1113

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2001
CHANGE 1

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WARNING
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 or 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 windows closed.
3. Be alert at all times for exhaust odors.
4. Be alert for exhaust poisoning symptoms. They are:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• 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, or Chemical
(NBC) protection will not protect you from carbon monoxide poisoning.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISONING IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
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