TM 9-2320-365-102-64. VEHICLE OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT 32°F TO-25°F, (0°C TO -32°C)a. Cold Environment Operations.WARNINGWear arctic clothing when cab temperatures fall and remain below 30° F(-1° C). Cold stress preventative measures in FM 21-10 should be appliedwhen vehicle cab temperatures fall and remain below 30° F (-1° C). Failureto comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.CAUTION• Before operating ensure the vehicle has been prepared for cold weatherenvironment in accordance with FM 9-207. Refer to FM 31-70, FM 31-71, and FM 21-305 for additional information on operation in coldenvironment. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.• Monitor instrument panel gauges closely. If there are any unusualreadings, 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 vehicledoes not face into wind. Follow procedures in FM 9-207 to prevent vehiclefrom freezing in place. Failure to comply may result in damage toequipment.• Fuel filter should be drained before topping off fuel tank. Keep fuel tankas full as possible during cold weather operations. Moisture will form infuel 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 tocomply may result in damage to equipment.• When operating vehicle in snowy or icy conditions, apply brake pedalmomentarily, every few miles. This will ensure that brake linings do notbecome encrusted with snow or ice. Failure to comply may result ininjury to personnel or damage to equipment.Change 1 2-413
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