TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 258 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
2-48. OPERATION OF ARCTIC WINTERIZATION KIT
a. General.
The arctic winterization kit is installed to permit continued
operation of vehicles in temperatures -25°F (-32°C) or less. The kit includes an
alcohol evaporator, hardtop closure, fuel burning personnel heater, power plant
heater, quilted engine compartment cover, radiator cover, slave receptacle, and
thermal barrier.
b. Special Arctic Winterization Kits.
The cargo (M35A2) truck maybe equipped
with one of two types of special arctic winterization kits:
(1) Multifuel Heater Arctic Winterization Kit
— Includes the arctic winteri-
zation kit listed above as well as the cargo body arctic kit. Refer to para. 2-51. All
heaters draw fuel from vehicle fuel tank.
(2) Swingfire Heater Arctic Winterization Kit
— Includes the arctic winteri-
zation kit listed above as well as the cargo body arctic kit. Refer to para. 2-51. Fuel
burning personnel heater draws fuel from vehicle fuel tank. Power plant heater
and cargo body heater are powered by swingfire heater (refer to para. 2-59) which
has its own fuel tank and may use only gasoline.
c. Alcohol Evaporator.
Use methyl alcohol, appendix D, item 14. Refer to
para. 2-6c.
d.
Hardtop Closure. Refer to para. 2-6c.
e. Operation of Fuel Burning Personnel Heater and Power Plant Heater.
NOTE
This procedure covers multifuel heater operation only. For
coverage of systems equipped with swingfire heater, refer to
para. 2-59.
(1) General.
Fuel burning personnel heater provides heat to warm vehicle cab
and defrost windshield while engine is running. Power plant heater preheats
engine coolant, engine, and batteries in preparation for starting in extreme cold or
to maintain engine in standby readiness. Since operating procedures for these
heaters are similar, they will be explained together.
CAUTION
Do not operate fuel burning personnel heater and power
plant heater at the same time. Doing this may result in
overworked electric fuel pump.
NOTE
Refer to para. 2-6c for location and function of heater
controls and indicators.
(2)
Open personnel heater shutoff cock, or power plant heater shutoff cock
and coolant cocks as necessary by turning counterclockwise.
(3)
Turn accessory power switch (11) to ON.
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