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 276 of 392

TM 9-2320-361-10

2-57. OPERATION OF VAN BODY HEATER (PRIMARY AND

SECONDARY) KITS (Contd)

(6)

After spot heating, remove auxiliary duct (11) from duct (1). Install

auxiliary duct (11) by buckling three straps (10) Position duct (1) on deflector (2)

and install by buckling straps (3) and (4).

(7)

To shut off heater, refer to b. of this para.

2-58. OPERATION OF WINDSHIELD WASHER KIT

To operate windshield washer kit, refer to para. 2-6.

2-59. OPERATION OF SWINGFIRE HEATER

a. General.

The swingfire heater is a portable heater t hat can be used to heat

the cargo body enclosure and engine of M35A2 cargo trucks equipped with

swingfire heater arctic winterization kit. It may also be used to thaw frozen

equipment.

CAUTION

Use only gasoline to operate swingfire heater, Using any other

fuel may result in damage to swingfire heater.

NOTE

Each swingfire heater has its own fuel tank,

b. Operation of Swingfire Heater.

(1)

Remove fuel tank cap (16) and

fill fuel tank (15) with gasoline. Install

fuel tank cap (16).

(2)

Depress pressure pin (14) to

check operation of air shutoff valve. If

pressure pin (14) does not return to out

position, notify your supervisor.

(3)

Loosen wingnut (17) by turning

counterclockwise and open cover (12).

(4)

Turn diaphragm valve (18) all the

way clockwise.

(5)

Install cover (12) and tighten

wingnut (17) by turning clockwise.

(6)

Close fuel regulator knob (13) by

turning clockwise.

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