TM-9-2350-261-10

CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-261-10

OPERATE IN EXTREME COLD: BELOW –25 F(–31 C) — Continued

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NOTE

If carrier has been shutdown for a long period in extreme cold weather it may be necessary

to use external source to warm-up engine prior to starting.

2.

Operate engine coolant heater (WP 0060 00).

3.

Stop engine coolant heater when engine temperature gauge reads above 120F(49 C) (WP 0060 00).

CAUTION

Running engine at high speed after cold start could damage engine. Do not race engine when

cold.

NOTE

Exhaust grill should be uncovered and intake grill covered when starting engine.

Both personnel and winterization heaters should be turned off before trying to start engine.

4.

Start engine. Let engine run for l5 minutes (WP 0026 00).

5.

Set steering levers. Pull back on steering levers and press lock buttons down to lock brakes for parking.

6.

Shift range selector to 1-2 range (WP 0004 00) and hold for 5 minutes while slowly raising engine idle. Raise idle

until engine runs smoothly.

7.

Lower engine idle to slow and shift range selector to N.

8.

Open one or more flaps on intake grill (WP 0069 00).

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