TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-10 START ENGINE — Continued 0026 00 36. If, after operating the vehicle at reduced speed, the engine coolant temperature does not decrease, stop the engine, check the coolant level (WP 0088 00), and follow overheating troubleshooting procedures (WP 0074 00). Normally the temperature won’t go below 160 F (71.1 C) once the engine warms up, unless you have to idle in arctic temperatures (below -25 F (-32 C)). 37. If the coolant temperature drops to 140 F (60 C), run the engine at 1200-1500 RPM until it warms up. If the temperature gauge doesn’t work, report it to organizational maintenance. 38. Push air ventilator control in to allow cooler air from rear compartment to enter engine. 39. Drive carrier (WP 0028 00). END OF TASK 0026 00-15/16 blank C) under these conditions, the operator will reduce vehicle speed to determine if the high ambient temperature is causing the higher engine coolant temperature. F (93 C). If the coolant temperature exceeds 200 F (93 C) or above), the coolant temperature may exceed 200 F (29 35. During conditions of high ambient temperatures (85 º º º º º º º º º º º º