TM 9-4310-394-13WARNINGCARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN KILL YOUCarbon monoxide is without color or smell, but can kill you. Breathing air with carbon monoxide produces symptoms ofheadache, dizziness, loss of muscular control, a sleepy feeling, and coma. Heavy exposure can cause brain damage ordeath. Carbon monoxide gas occurs in the exhaust fumes of internal combustion engines, and can become dangerouslyconcentrated under conditions of no air movement. To ensure your safety and that of other maintenance personnel,always observe the following precautions:DO NOT operate engine in a closed place unless the place has a lot of moving air. Engine should be kept at least five feet away from buildings and other equipment during operation.DO NOT idle engine for long periods without proper ventilation.BE ALERT at all times for exhaust odors and exposure symptoms. If either is present, IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE personnel compartments; remove affected crew to fresh air; keep warm; if necessary, give artificial respiration. FOR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION REFER TO FM 21-11.BE AWARE; the field protective mask for chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) protection will not protect you against carbon monoxide poisoning.THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING IS GOOD VENTILATION.NOTEBefore you use this table, be sure you have performed all applicable operating checks.Table 4-3. Unit Troubleshooting.MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION1. STARTING HANDLE PULLS BUT ENGINE FAILS TO START.Step 1. Check for air in fuel pipe to injection nozzle.Remove fuel injection pipe from fuel injection nozzle.Push decompression lever down. Hold pipe in same hand as decompression lever.Pull the recoil starter several times with no compression until fuel is ejected from pipe.Reconnect injection pipe to injection nozzle.4-11
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