TM-9-2350-256-34

TM 9-2350-256-34

WARNING SUMMARY

WARNING

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be 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 monoxide produces

symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, apparent drowsiness, and coma. Permanent

brain damage or death can result from severe exposure.

It occurs in the exhaust fumes of fuel-burning heaters and internal combustion engines and becomes

dangerously concentrated under conditions of inadequate ventilation. 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 purposes or tactical use.

Do not operate heater or engine of vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is adequately 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, engine compartment doors removed unless

necessary for maintenance purposes.

Be alert at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and exposure symptoms. If either are

present immediately ventilate personnel 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.

The best defense against carbon monoxide poisoning is adequate ventilation.

WARNING

High voltage is used in the operation of some equipment. Serious injury may result if personnel fail

to observe safety precautions. Learn the areas containing high voltage in each piece of equipment. Be

careful not to contact high voltage connections when installing or operating this equipment. Before

working on electrical equipment, harnesses, battery cables or starter cables turn master switch to off

position and disconnect battery ground cables.

Observe the warning notes throughout this manual.

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