TM-9-2320-387-24-1
TRUCK, UTILITY: S250 SHELTER CARRIER, 4X4, M1113
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1
DECEMBER 1997
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, 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:
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If you see
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Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Loss of muscular control
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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