TM-9-2815-224-34-P
ENGINE, DIESEL:8-CYLINDER TURBOCHARGED, DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION MODEL 8V92TA
DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENACE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JANUARY 1988
TM-9-2815-224-34-P - Page 3 of 554
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WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN CAUSE DEATH.
Carbon monoxide is without color or smell, but can cause death, Breathing air
with carbon monoxide produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of
muscular control, a sleepy feeling, and coma. Brain damage or death can result
from heavy exposure. Carbon monoxide occurs in the exhaust fumes of
fuel-burning heaters and internal combustion engines. Carbon monoxide can
become dangerously concentrated under conditions of no ventilation.
Precautions must be followed to ensure crew safety when the personnel heater
or engine of any vehicle is operated for any purpose.
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DO NOT operate personnel heater or engine of vehicle in a closed place
without proper ventilation.
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
exposure symptoms, If either are present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE
personnel compartments. If symptoms persist, remove affected crew to fresh
air and keep warm. DO NOT PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE. If necessary, give
artificial respiration and get immediate medical attention. For artificial
respiration, refer to FM 21-11.
BE AWARE that the gas particulate filter unit or the field protection mask for
nuclear-biological-chemical protection WILL NOT offer safety from carbon
monoxide poisoning.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS GOOD
VENTILATION.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
WARNING
Never use the parking brake for normal braking or wheels will lock up causing
severe skid. Skidding vehicle could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
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Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. TO avoid serious irjury or death,
keep fuel away from open fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when
working with fuel. Do not work on fuel system when engine is hot. Fuel can be
ignited by hot engine. When working with fuel, post signs that read NO
SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET of vehicle.
Remove rings, bracelets, wristwatches, neck chains, and any other jewelry before
working around vehicle. Jewelry can catch on equipment and cause Injury, or
may short across an electrical circuit and cause severe burns or electrical shock.
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