TM 9-2320-392-10-1
VEHICLE OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT
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32F TO 25F (0C to 32C) - Continued
PREPERATION FOR COLD ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS - Continued
CAUTION
Park in shelter when possible. If shelter is not available, park so vehicle does
not face into wind. Follow procedures in FM 9-207 to prevent vehicle from
freezing in place. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
Fuel filter should be drained before topping off fuel tank. Keep fuel tank as
full as possible during cold weather operations. Moisture will form in fuel
tank as it cools. Moisture will freeze and block fuel supply to engine. Failure
to comply may result in damage to equipment.
When ambient temperature rises above 25 F (-32 C), the vehicle must not
be operated with arctic belts installed. Notify Field Maintenance. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
All snow and ice should be removed from vehicle as soon as possible. Snow
and ice may slow or prevent movement of equipment. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
Install cab arctic front cover and cold weather radiator cover when outside
temperature is below 40F (4C). Both covers must remain on vehicle in
outside temperatures of 26F to 50F (-32C to 46C). Failure to comply
may result in damage to equipment.
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