TM-9-2320-433-10

TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985E1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATE HIAB CRANE IN EXTREME COLD ENVIRONMENT (BELOW 0°F/-18°C) -

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2.

Before operating crane, perform warm-up as follows:

a.

Start engine. (WP 0041)

b.

Properly warm up vehicle and engage power take-off (PTO).

c.

0°F (-18°C) to +40°F (4°C) - Allow the crane hydraulic oil to circulate with no

functions being operated for approximately 10 minutes. After 10 minutes,

operate crane functions slowly to prevent high back pressure in cylinders.

d.

0°F (-18°C) to -40°F (-40°C) - Allow the crane hydraulic oil to circulate with no

functions being operated for approximately 15 minutes. After 15 minutes,

operate crane functions slowly to prevent high back pressure in cylinders.

3.

Continue with operation of crane.

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