TM-9-2330-334-13-P
FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (FMTV) LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM TRAILER (LHST) M1147A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL)
DECEMBER 2013
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OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD,
0006 00
-26
°
F TO -65
°
F (-32
°
C TO -54
°
C)
0006 00-1
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level:
References:
Operator
FM 9-207
FM 31-70
FM 31-71
FM 21-305
GENERAL
The LHST is designed for use in a wide range of conditions.
The paragraphs in this work package
provide the data and procedures to be used by the Operator when operating the LHST in extreme cold.
Items covered include operation in extreme cold and at-halt parking.
OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD
WARNING
Do not touch extremely cold metal (below -26
°
F (-32
°
C)).
Bare skin may freeze
to cold metal.
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
•
Before operating ensure the LHST has been prepared for cold weather environment
in accordance with FM 9-207.
Refer to FM 31-70, FM 31-71, and FM 21-305 for
additional information on operation in cold environment.
Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
•
Park in shelter when possible.
If shelter is not available, park so LHST does not face
into wind.
Follow procedures in FM 9-207 to prevent LHST from freezing in place.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
All snow and ice should be removed from LHST as soon as possible.
Snow and ice
may slow or prevent movement of equipment.
Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
1.
Caution must be taken when placing LHST in operation after a shutdown.
Hardened lubricants can
cause part failure.
2.
Check that tires have not frozen to ground or have a flat spot if they are under inflated.
3.
Test braking to ensure that brake shoes are not frozen to brake drums.
4.
Refer to FM 9-207 and FM 21-305 for special instructions on driving hazards in snow and ice that
may be encountered during extremely cold weather conditions.
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