TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-10 OPERATE IN EXTREME COLD: BELOW –25 F (–31 C) — Continued 0059 00 DO’S FOR OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD 1. Do be alert for the effects of cold on the carrier. 2. Do install air inlet and exhaust grill covers and adjust for conditions. 3. Do start engine coolant heater as soon as you stop for more than a few hours. 4. Do read TC 21-306 to learn about the methods and special hazards of driving on snow, ice, and unusual terrain. 5. Do park in shelter whenever you can. If there’s no shelter, park so the carrier doesn’t face the wind. 6. Do, if you can’t park in shelter, put a footing of planks or brush under the tracks so they won’t get frozen in. Clean off snow, ice, or mud as soon as you can. 7. Do drain fuel filters as soon as you can. Close valves when clean fuel appears. 8. Do fill the fuel tank as soon as you can. Water collects in an empty tank when it cools down. Ice will block fuel flow. 9. Do keep the carrier covered as much as you can. Use tarpaulins or anything available to protect the carrier. Cover machine gun when you’re not using it. Keep gun clean and lightly lubed. 10. Do remove drain plugs when water collects in hull. 11. Do your AFTER operation preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) (WP 0075 00). DON’TS FOR OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD 1. Don’t operate lights or electrical equipment for very long when coolant heater is ON. 2. Don’t run engine while coolant heater is operating. 3. Don’t let the ends of tarpaulins touch the ground. They could freeze in place. 4. Don’t touch external metal surfaces with bare hands. Hands could freeze to the metal surface. 5. Don’t leave the brakes locked when you stop. If water is present, it could freeze them in the locked position. OPERATE CARRIER IN EXTREME COLD NOTE The DO’S and DON’TS tasks above must be read before operation in extreme cold. 1. Fold tarpaulin back to uncover exhaust grill. 0059 00-2 º º