TM-5-2330-378-14-P
SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JUNE 1999
TM-5-2330-378-14-P - Page 59 of 524
TM5-2330-378-14&P
SectionIV.OPERATIONUNDERUNUSUALCONDITIONS
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2-12
General
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2-13
Operation
in Extreme Cold .
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2-14
Operation in Extreme Heat and High Humidity .
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2-15
Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas
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2-30
2-16
Operation in Mud and Snow .
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2-30
2-17
Operation in Saltwater Areas
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2-18
Operation
on Rocky Terrain .
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2-19
Fording
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2-12. GENERAL.
a.
This section contains special instructions for operating and servicing the semitrailer
under unusual conditions.
b.
In addition to performing
all the usual PMCS procedures,
special care must be taken in regard to cleaning
and lubrication when extremes in temperature,
humidity. and terrain conditions are present or anticipated.
Proper cleaning, lubrication,
storage, and handling ensures proper operation
and function and also guards
against excessive
wear.
C.
When chronicfailure
of material resultsfrom
subjection to extreme conditions, reportthe
condition on SF Form
368.
2-13.
OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
a.
Operation
I
Insulation may crack and cause electrical short circuits. Construction
materials can become hard, brittle,
and easily damaged or broken.
Handle construction
materials with care in extreme cold.
2.
Tires may freeze to the ground or have a flat spot if underinflated.
3.
Brakeshoes may freeze to brakedrums
and may need to be preheated to prevent damage to mating
surfaces.
4.
Refer to FM 9-207 and FM 21-305 for special instructions
on driving hazards in extreme cold.
5.
Refer to Appendix J for proper lubrication during extreme cold weather conditions.
b.
At-Halt
Parking
1 .
When parking short term, park in a sheltered area out of the wind.
2.
When parking long term, prepare a footing of planks or brush if high, dry ground is not available.
3.
Remove all buildup of ice and snow as soon as possible after shutdown.
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