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 267 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
2-50. BOW RETAINER AND CAB SOFT-TOP KIT
To install bow retainer and cab soft-top kit, refer to para. 2-21.
2-51. OPERATION OF CARGO BODY ARCTIC KIT
a. General.
The cargo body arctic kit is installed to permit cargo and troop
transport in temperatures -25°F (-32°C) or less. The kit includes a body heater,
insulated body enclosure, lighting system, and a speaking tube.
b. Operation of Body Heater.
(1) General.
Body heater provides heat to warm cargo body. On M35A2 cargo
trucks, body heater may be either a swingfire (gasoline) heater or a multifuel
heater. M35A2C cargo trucks with dropsides may use only multifuel heater.
NOTE
Step (2) applies to vehicles equipped with multifuel heater
only.
(2)
Open fuel tank shutoff cock (1)
by turning counterclockwise.
NOTE
• Step (3) applies to vehicles
equipped with swingfire
heater only.
Swingfire heater should be
in operation before
performing step (3). Refer to
para. 2-59.
Remove lockpin (2) and open door (3). Install swingfire heater and adjust
(3)
fuel regulator knob as necessary. Refer to para. 2-59. Close door (3) and install
lockpin (2).
(4)
Open diverter by turning diverter
control lever (4) clockwise.
NOTE
Steps (5) through (12) apply
to vehicles equipped with
multifuel heater only.
(5)
Depress red indicator light (6) to
check operation of circuit. If red
indicator light (6) does not illuminate,
notify your supervisor.
(6)
Set HI-LO switch (5) on control
box to HI or LO position, depending upon
heating needs.
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