TM-9-2320-344-10
TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
OPERATE VEHICLE IN DESERT ENVIRONMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
DESERT ENVIRONMENT OPERATION
NOTE
FM 90-3 contains detailed instructions for living and working in desert.
1.
Principles for operating in extreme heat (WP 0086) and extreme dust (WP 0087), sand,
or mud (WP 0088) apply to desert environment.
NOTE
•
Close heater valves to improve the efficiency of cabin air
conditioning.
•
Closing the heater valves disables cabin heat.
2.
Temperatures may change as much as 70°F (21°C) degrees between day and night.
These changes may damage equipment if vehicle is not properly prepared.
a.
Due to expansion and contraction of all fluids and air, care should be taken when
filling fuel tank and fluid reservoirs to prevent overflow when temperatures change.
b.
Precision instruments may be affected by temperature changes and may need
adjustment more often.
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