TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

OPERATE IN EXTREME COLD: BELOW -25

F (-31

C)

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Prepare to Operate Carrier in Extreme Cold (page 0061 00-1).

Operate Carrier in Extreme Cold (page 0061 00-2).

Do’s and Don’ts for Operation in Extreme Cold (page 0061 00-5)

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Operator

Personnel Required

Driver

References

FM 21-306

Equipment Condition

Engine coolant heater kit installed

PREPARE TO OPERATE CARRIER IN EXTREME COLD

NOTE

DO’S and DON’TS at end of task must be read for operation in extreme cold.

1.

Check that driver’s hatch cover is closed. See task: OPEN/CLOSE DRIVER’S HATCH COVER (WP 0006 00 or

WP 0007 00).

2.

Check that cargo hatch cover is closed. See task: OPEN/CLOSE CARGO HATCH COVER (WP 0008 00).

3.

Check that commander’s hatch cover is closed. See task: OPEN/CLOSE COMMANDER’S HATCH COVER

(WP 0009 00).

4.

Check that ramp is raised. See task: LOWER/RAISE RAMP (WP 0012 00).

5.

Cover the exhaust grill. See task: COVER/UNCOVER INTAKE AND EXHAUST GRILLS (WP 0083 00).

6.

Cover intake grill. See task: COVER/UNCOVER INTAKE AND EXHAUST GRILLS (WP 0083 00).

7.

Place tarpaulin over carrier.

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