TM-9-2320-430-10

TRUCK, TRACTOR, 8X8, M983

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

OPERATE VEHICLE IN COLD ENVIRONMENT (32°F [0°C] TO -25°F [-32°C])

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

OPERATE VEHICLE IN COLD ENVIRONMENT

WARNING

Do not touch extremely cold metal (below -26°F, -32°C to -65°F, -54°C).

Bare skin may freeze to cold metal. Failure to comply may result in injury

or death to personnel.

CAUTION

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Before operating vehicle in extreme cold environment, ensure engine

arctic kit is installed and vehicle has been prepared as described in

FM 9-207 . Refer to FM 31-70 , FM 31-71 , and FM 21-305 for

additional information on operations in extreme cold environment.

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Watch instrument panel closely. If any unusual readings occur, stop

vehicle and shut off engine. Check engine immediately.

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Park in shelter when possible. If shelter is not available, park so

vehicle does not face into wind. Place planks or brush under wheels

so vehicle will not freeze in place.

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Fuel filter should be drained before topping off fuel tank. Keep fuel

tank as full as possible during cold operations. Water forms in empty

fuel tank as it cools. Water in fuel system could freeze and block

system.

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All snow and ice should be removed from vehicle as soon as possible.

Snow and ice may slow or stop movement of critical parts if allowed

to pile up.

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Special care must be used during operations in extreme cold

environment. In extreme cold, engine coolant and fluid in windshield

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