TM-9-2320-387-10

TRUCK, UTILITY: S250 SHELTER CARRIER, 4X4, M1113

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2001

CHANGE 1

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(2)

Remove mud from air cleaner dump valve (para. 3-16).

(3)

Remove mud from drain hole (1) on converter housing cover (2).

(4)

Remove mud from battery box drain holes.

NOTE

To prevent parking brake linkage from binding, lithium grease should

be used after operating in mud.

(5)

Clean mud, grit, and debris from linkage. Apply lithium grease (appendix D,

item 14), and move linkage back and forth to work into joints.

(6)

After operation in deep mud, vehicle must be lubricated and serviced by

unit maintenance as soon as possible.

2-44. OPERATING IN MUD (Cont’d)

2-45. OPERATING IN EXTREME HEAT

a. General.

Extreme heat exists when ambient temperatures reach 95°F (35°C) or

more. The effect of extreme heat on vehicle engine is a decrease in engine efficiency.

b. Before Operation.

(1)

Perform before operation checks and services in table 2-2.

(2)

Check for foreign objects in front of radiator and clean as required.

(3)

Check batteries more frequently. If electrolyte is low, add distilled water

(appendix D, item 7).

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