TM 9-2320-365-10
2-64. VEHICLE OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT 32°F TO
-25°F, (0°C TO -32°C)
a. Cold Environment Operations.
WARNING
Wear arctic clothing when cab temperatures fall and remain below 30° F
(-1° C). Cold stress preventative measures in FM 21-10 should be applied
when vehicle cab temperatures fall and remain below 30° F (-1° C). Failure
to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
• Before operating ensure the vehicle 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.
• Monitor instrument panel gauges closely.
If there are any unusual
readings, stop vehicle and shut off engine. Check for cause immediately.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• Park in shelter when possible. If shelter is not available, park so vehicle
does not face into wind. Follow procedures in FM 9-207 to prevent vehicle
from freezing in place.
Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
• Fuel filter should be drained before topping off fuel tank. Keep fuel tank
as full as possible during cold weather operations. Moisture will form in
fuel tank as it cools. Moisture will freeze and block fuel supply to engine.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
• All snow and ice should be removed from vehicle as soon as possible.
Snow and ice may slow or prevent movement of equipment. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
• When operating vehicle in snowy or icy conditions, apply brake pedal
momentarily, every few miles. This will ensure that brake linings do not
become encrusted with snow or ice. Failure to comply may result in
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
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