TM 9-2320-260-10(5) Remove all ice and snow from underside of vehicle, air cleaner intake, and fromfuel tank(s).(6) Refill fuel tank(s) as soon as possible.(7) At the end of daily operations remove batteries and store in a warm place ifengine coolant heater will not be operated.2-33. OPERATING IN SNOW a. General.(1) Refer to paragraph 2-13 for cold weather starting instructions.(2) If vehicle is equipped with arctic winterization kit, refer to paragraph 2-43 fordescription and operating instructions.CAUTIONAttempting operation with only one driving wheel equipped withtire chain may result in damage to tire and/or power train.(3) Operating on snow or on ice requires the use of tire chains on driving wheels.Refer to FM 21-305 for installation of tire chains.(4) Deflate tire pressure to 25 psi (172 kPa) if 4 tire chains are not available.Reinflate tires to normal operating pressures. Refer to table 1-4 or tire inflation dataplate on instrument panel for normal tire pressure.b. Driving Vehicle.(1) Remove chocks (8) from vehiclewheels if used.(2) Place transmission gearshift lever(1) in “1” (first) gear and transfer selectorlever (2) in LOW. Begin movement byreleasing clutch pedal (11) gradually,without causing the wheels to spin or engineto race.(3) Skidding, loss of steering, and lossof traction are chief operating problems onsnow-packed or icy roads. If rear endskidding occurs, instantly turn front wheelsin direction of skid. Let up on acceleratorpedal (9) but do not disengage clutch (11).Apply service brakes (10) gradually andintermittently to help recover from skid.TA 0944182-203
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