TM-9-2320-209-10-1

2 1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND REFERENCE DATA; OPERATOR LEVEL

SEPTEMBER 1980

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Parking.

(1) Park truck in a sheltered area out of the wind, where possible. If no shelter is

available, park truck so that it does not face into the wind.

(2) Park truck on high dry ground, if possible.

If high dry ground is not available,

spread out planks or brush and put wheel chocks in place, if necessary.

(3) Park truck on level ground so that body does not twist.

(4) Place all control lever in neutral position to stop freezing in gear due to water

condensation.

(5) In areas where temperatures reach -50°F or colder, put an extra 20 pounds of

air (above normal) in tires for long standby periods or overnight. (Refer to volume 2,

chapter 1, table 1-1.)

(6) Let the extra air out of tires before starting normal operations. Do not lower

pressure when tires are hot.

(7) Turn power plant heater on. (Refer to para 4-17e.)

(8) If truck does not have an arctic kit, tell organizational maintenance to take

batteries out. Store batteries in a warm place.

(9) The cooling system must be serviced and protected for temperatures below 32 °F.

Refer to TM 9-750-651 and TM 9-207 for special procedures.

(10) If no approved antifreeze solution is available, tell organizational maintenance

to drain radiator and block.

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