TM 9-2320-386-10 2-48 Change 1 Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS 2-10. GENERAL This section provides instructions for 2-1/2-ton ESP vehicle operation under mod- erate temperature, humidity, and terrain conditions. .WARNING. • This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits specified in this manual. Operation beyond these limits is prohibited IAW AR 750-1 without written approval from the commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CHME, Warren, MI 48397-5000. • Hearing protection is required for the driver and co-driver. Hearing protection is also required for all personnel working in and around this vehicle while the engine is running (reference AR 40-5 and TB MED 501). • If required to remain inside the vehicle during extreme heat, occupants should follow the water intake, work/rest cycle, and other heat stress preventive medicine measures contained in FM 21-10, Field Hygiene and Sanitation. NOTE Before attempting to operate vehicle, perform the operator/crew preven- tive maintenance checks and services shown in table 2-2. 2-11. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS INDEX 2-12. Starting the Engine (Above +20°F) (-6.7°C) 2-49 2-13. Cold Weather Starting (Below +20°F) (-6.7°C) 2-52 2-14. Rapid Engine Warmup 2-52 2-15. Placing the Vehicle in Motion 2-54 2-16. Stopping the Vehicle and Engine 2-56 2-17. Backing the Vehicle 2-57 2-18. Operation of Front Winch 2-57 2-19. Operation of Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) 2-62 2-20. Operation of Windshield Wipers 2-64 2-21. Operation of Adjustable Driver’s Seat and Seatbelt 2-65 2-22 Towing the Vehicle 2-66 2-23 Raising and Securing Hood 2-67 2-24 Operation of Vehicle Service Lights 2-68 2-25 Using NATO Slave Receptacle to Start Engine 2-69 2-26 Replacing Cab Top 2-70 2-27 Raising and Lowering Windshield 2-71 2-28 Operation of Cargo Trucks 2-71 2-29 Operation of Personnel Hot Water Heater 2-77 TITLE PAGE NO. PARA. NO. To find a specific paragraph, refer to the index below.