TM-9-2350-238-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
APRIL 1990
TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 13 of 291
TM 9-2350-238-10
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS DEADLY
CARBON MONOXIDE IS A COLORLESS, ODORLESS, DEADLY POISONOUS GAS
WHICH, WHEN BREATHED, DEPRIVES THE BODY OF OXYGEN AND CAUSES
SUFFOCATION. EXPOSURE TO AIR CONTAMINATED WITH CARBON MONOX-
IDE PRODUCES SYMPTOMS OF HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF MUSCULAR
CONTROL, APPARENT DROWSINESS, OR COMA. PERMANENT BRAIN
DAMAGE OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM SEVERE EXPOSURE.
CARBON MONOXIDE OCCURS IN THE EXHAUST FUMES OF FUEL-BURNING
HEATERS AND INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES AND BECOMES
DANGEROUSLY CONCENTRATED UNDER CONDITIONS OF INADEQUATE VEN-
TILATION, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO ENSURE
THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL WHENEVER THE PERSONNEL HEATER, MAIN, OR
AUXILIARY ENGINE OF ANY VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR MAINTENANCE PUR-
POSES OR TACTICAL USE.
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DO NOT operate heater or engine in an enclosed area unless it is ADE-
QUATELY VENTILATED.
DO NOT idle engine for long periods without maintaining ADEQUATE
VENTILATION in personnel compartments.
DO NOT drive any vehicle with inspection plates, cover plates, or engine
compartment covers removed unless necessary for maintenance purposes,
BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and ex-
posure symptoms. If either are present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE per-
sonnel compartments. If symptoms persist, remove affected personnel
from vehicle and treat as follows: expose to fresh air; keep warm; DO
NOT PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE; if necessary, administer artificial
respiration.
BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
FIRST AID
Refer to FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers.
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