TM-9-2350-261-20-1 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 1 M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download

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TM 9-2350-261-20-1 WARNING SUMMARY WARNING SUMMARY This list summarizes critical WARNINGS in this manual. They are repeated here to let you know how important they are. Study these WARNINGS carefully; they can save your life and the lives of personnel you work with. GENERAL WARNINGS NOT FOUND IN WP PROCEDURES The following WARNINGs are general safety statements. They are not unique to any specific procedures and, therefore, do not appear elsewhere in this TM. All personnel operating this equipment or working near this equipment must understand and continually observe the precautions in these WARNINGs. WARNING Heater and engine exhaust fumes contain deadly poisonous gases. Severe exposure can cause death or permanent brain damage. Exhaust gases are most dangerous in places with poor air flow. To protect yourself and your partners, always obey the following rules: Do not run heater or engine indoors unless you have very good air flow. Do not idle engine for a long time unless there is very good air flow. Do not drive carrier with any power plant access covers open or removed. Be alert at all times. Check for the smell of exhaust fumes. If you notice any fumes, OPEN HATCH COVERS, RAMP ACCESS DOOR, OR RAMP, RIGHT AWAY. Exhaust gas poisoning causes dizziness, headache, loss of muscle control, sleepiness, coma, and death. If anyone shows signs of exhaust gas poisoning, get ALL PERSONNEL out of the carrier. Make sure they have lots of fresh air. KEEP THEM WARM, CALM, AND INACTIVE. GET MEDICAL HELP. If anyone stops breathing, give artificial respiration. See FM 4-25.11 for first aid. WARNING Noises from carrier or weapons can damage hearing of personnel in carrier. All personnel in carrier MUST WEAR DOUBLE HEARING PROTECTION when gun or carrier is operated. Hearing protection devices must be properly worn to provide effective protection. If DOUBLE HEARING PROTECTION is not worn, the safe level of noise exposure will be exceeded in a short time. Hearing loss occurs gradually. Each noise exposure that exceeds the ear protection guidelines below will cause a temporary hearing loss. Over time, the loss in hearing will become permanent. Plan each day’s operation, and be sure all crew and riders have the required ear protectors. Spare foam earplugs must be available. a