TM-9-2350-311-20-1 Maintenance Manual for Volume 1 M109 Hull Download
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TM 9-2350-311-20-1 d. Test Run Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, deadly poisonous gas which, when breathed, deprives the body of oxygen and causes suffocation. Exposure to carbon monoxide produces headache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, drowsiness, and coma. Permanent brain damage or death can result from severe exposure. Do not operate powerplant outside of vehicle without adequate ventilation. Buildup of exhaust gases can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep tools, power cables, hose assemblies, clothing, and body parts clear of moving parts on the powerplant. Failure to follow this warning can result in severe injury or death to personnel. Do not touch coolant hoses, exhaust manifolds, or turbocharger. These components are very hot during immediately after engine operation. Failure to follow this warning can result in severe injury to personnel. Wear hearing protection while operating powerplant outside of vehicle. High noise levels can cause permanent hearing damage. Do not touch power cable assembly connectors while powerplant is operating or while MASTER switch is set to ON. Failure to follow this warning can result in electrical shock to personnel. Do not allow powerplant to exceed 2350 rpm. Damage to engine can result. Ensure engine coolant and lubricant levels are replenished before operating powerplant outside of vehicle. Failure to do this can result in damage to powerplant. When operating the powerplant while mounted on blocks, be careful to keep powerplant from vibrating off blocks. Damage to powerplant may result. 1 Push VTM power switch (174) ON. 2 Perform STE/lCE-R confidence test (TM 9-4910-571-12&P). 4-37 WARNING CAUTION