TM-9-2320-386-10
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-386-10 - Page 138 of 223
TM 9-2320-386-10
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2-45. 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 below. The kit includes a body heater,
insulated body enclosure, lighting system, and a speaking tube.
b. Operation of Body Heater.
(1) General.
The body heater provides heat to warm the cargo body. On
M35A3 cargo vehicles, body heater may be either a swingfire heater or a multifuel
heater. M35A3C cargo vehicles with dropsides may only use multifuel heater.
NOTE
Step 2 applies to vehicles equipped with multifuel heater only.
(2)
Open fuel tank shutoff valve (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. 2-48.
(3)
Remove lockpin (2) and open door (3). Install swingfire heater and adjust
fuel regulator knob as necessary (para. 2-48). Close door (3) and install lockpin (2).
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