TM 9-2320-269-10
STARTING AND WARM-UP AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 400 F (4.60 C) - CONTINUED
9.
Push engine stop control (6) in.
10. Depress accelerator pedal (7) to FULL throttle position.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST) CAN KILL YOU
Carbon monoxide is without color or smell, but can kill you. 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
engines. Carbon monoxide can become dangerously concentrated under
conditions of no air movement. Precautions must be followed to insure crew
safety when the engine is operated for any purpose.
DO NOT operate engine of vehicle in a closed place unless the place has a lot of moving air.
DO NOT idle engine for long periods without airing out vehicle cab.
DO NOT drive vehicle with engine compartment hoods removed unless necessary for
maintenance purposes.
BE ALERT at all times during vehicle operation for exhaust odors and exposure symptoms. If
either is present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE vehicle cab. If symptoms persist, remove
affected crew to fresh air; keep warm; DO NOT PERMIT PHYSICAL EXERCISE; if necessary,
give artificial respiration.
FOR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, REFER TO FM 21-11.
BE AWARE; the field protective mask for chemical-biological (CBR) protection will not protect
you from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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