TM-9-2320-435-10

TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8, M1977

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATE VEHICLE IN COLD ENVIRONMENT - Continued

washer can freeze. Batteries can freeze and crack. Oil and grease

may get thick and stiff. Rubber and metal parts may crack or become

brittle and break easily.

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Proper component lubrication is a must for extreme cold operation.

1.

Install tire chains, as needed. (WP 0095)

NOTE

Use ether start system when starting a cold engine.

2.

Start engine (WP 0053) and allow engine warm up thoroughly.

3.

Let engine warm up thoroughly.

NOTE

Positioning TRANSFER CASE shift lever to LO automatically activates

8X8 drive.

4.

Set TRANSFER CASE shift lever (1) to LO. 8X8 DRIVE indicator (2) will illuminate.

TRAILER

AIR SUPLY

NOT FOR PARKING

MIDLAND

AUST

PUSHT

OSUPPLY

4

1

6

7

5

2

3

Figure 1.

5.

Set transmission range selector (3) to 1 (1st gear range) and drive at lowest possible

speed to warm driveline components and tires.

6.

Drive on mud, snow, ice, and slippery surfaces as follows:

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