TM 9-2320-272-10
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
a.
General. Special instructions for operating and maintaining vehicles under unusual conditions are included in
this section. Unusual conditions are extreme high or low temperatures, humidity, and/or terrain. Special care in cleaning
and lubrication must be taken to keep vehicles operating under unusual conditions.
b.
Cleaning. Refer to paragraph 2-8 for cleaning instructions and precautions.
c.
Lubrication.
(1)
Refer to LO 9-2320-272-12 for proper lubricating instructions.
(2)
Service intervals in LO 9-2320-272-12 are for normal operating conditions. Reduce service intervals
when unusual conditions exist.
d.
Driving Instructions.
(1)
FM 21-305 contains special driving instructions for operating wheeled vehicles.
(2)
FM 9-207 contains instructions on vehicle operation in extreme cold of 0°
to -65°F (-18° to -54°C) or
below. Other documents with information on cold weather vehicle operation are:
(a)
FM 31-70 Basic Cold Weather Manual.
(b)
FM 31-71 Northern Operations.
(c)
FM 90-6 (HTF) Mountain Operations.
e.
Reporting Materiel Failure. Report failure of vehicle, body equipment, or kits on DA form SF 368 (Quality
Deficiency Report-Equipment Improvement Recommendations) as prescribed by DA Pam 738-750 and as stated in
paragraph 1-5 of this manual.
f.
Special Purpose Kits. Paragraphs describing special purpose kits for operation under unusual conditions
are:
(1)
Fuel burning personnel heater kit (para. 2-44) and engine coolant heater kit (para. 2-45).
(2)
Deepwater fording kit (para. 2-40).
(3)
Hardtop kit and radiator and hood cover kit (para. 2-43).
2-31.
CTIS OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
a.
General. This paragraph provides instructions for M939A2 CTIS operation under emergency conditions and
operation with a punctured tire.
NOTE
Except where specifically noted, the controls and indicator in this section are applicable to
all M939A2 series vehicles.
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