TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download

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TM 9-2350-277-10 OPERATE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER 0032 00 THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS: Operate Portable Fire Extinguisher (page 0032 00-1). INITIAL SETUP: M a i n t e n a n c e L e v e l Operator P e r s o n n e l R e q u i r e d Driver or soldier OPERATE WARNING Fire extinguisher CO2 can cause suffocation and/or severe burns. Handle the fire extinguisher carefully. Do not bang or drop cylinder. 1. For all except M1068A3, open two clamps and remove portable fire extinguisher from stowed position in personnel compartment. 2. For M1068A3 only, pull latch and remove fire extinguisher from the bracket. WARNING Do not touch cone when using extinguisher. Hands will be severely burned. 3. To operate fire extinguisher: a. Break fire extinguisher seal and remove safety pin from handle. b. Point cone at base of fire. c. Squeeze handles. 4. Return empty fire extinguisher to unit maintenance. 0032 00-1