TM 5-2410-240-10
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OPERATING PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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1. Remove fire extinguisher from storage bracket.
2. Hold fire extinguisher upright. Stand back 8 ft (2.4 m) from base of fire, point nozzle toward fire, and pull safety
pin.
3. Squeeze lever, discharging chemical at base of fire. Use a side-to-side motion to spread chemical.
4. After using fire extinguisher, order new fire extinguisher.
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STOPPING ENGINE IF AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION OCCURS
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1. Ensure parking brake is engaged (WP 0004).
2. Turn engine start switch to OFF position (WP 0004).
3. Raise red switch cover then move emergency shutoff switch up to shut off engine, then turn battery disconnect
switch off.
4. Notify Field Maintenance.
Figure 3. Emergency Shutoff and Battery Disconnect Switches.
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