TM-9-2350-261-34 Direct and General Maintenance Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-34 WARNING SUMMARY (cont) WARNING Fine particles of magnesium can catch fire and burn you. Be very careful when filing or grinding on magnesium. Use grinding equipment marked FOR MAGNESIUM GRINDING ONLY. Keep a Class D fire extinguisher close by. WARNING Water and foam type fire extinguishers will cause magnesium fires to flare up. Use a Class D fire extinguisher or a sodium chloride base dry powder to fight magnesium fires. WARNING Improper disposal of magnesium can cause a fire or explosion. Do not expose magnesium to high temperatures. Let magnesium dry before placing in sealed metal containers. Label containers and ship to a Class 1 hazardous waste disposal site. WARNING Fuel fumes can explode and burn you. Before welding: Drain all fuel. Disconnect and cap all fuel and vent lines. Purge fuel residue and fumes by steam cleaning. Purge air from fuel tank with CO2. b