TM-9-2320-272-10

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 2004

CHANGE 2

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Stopping or Parking.

CAUTION

• Operator must take every precaution to prevent snow from

blowing into engine compartment when parked. Snow will melt

and later form ice to jam engine controls.

• Do not apply parking brake. Brakeshoes may freeze to drum.

NOTE

• Do not idle engine for more than 15 minutes.

• Park in a sheltered area out of the wind, if possible, or park so

that vehicle does not face into the wind. Park vehicle with wood

planks, brush, mats, or canvas under the wheels if a long

shutdown period in open area is expected.

(1)

Place transmission selector lever (4) in N (neutral).

(2)

Place chocks (8) in front of or behind vehicle wheels.

(3)

Drain water from compressed air reservoirs by turning four drainvalves

(9) counterclockwise. Close drainvalves (9) immediately after purging water.

WARNING

Alcohol used in alcohol evaporator is flammable, poisonous, and

explosive. Do not smoke when adding fluid and do not drink fluid.

Doing so will result in injury or death.

2-32. OPERATING IN EXTREME COLD (Contd)