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e.
Parking.
(1) Park truck in a sheltered area out of the wind, where possible. If no
shelter is available, park truck so that it does not face into the wind.
(2) Park truck on high dry ground, if possible. If high dry ground is
not available, spread out planks or brush and put wheel chocks in place, if needed.
(3) Park truck on level ground so that body does not twist.
(4) Place all control levers in neutral position to stop freezing in gear due
(5) In areas where temperatures reach -50F or colder, put an extra 20
pounds of air (above normal) in tires for long standby periods or overnight. Refer
(6) Let the extra air out of tires before starting normal operations. Do not
let air out when tires are hot.
(8) If truck does not have an arctic winterization kit, tell organizational
maintenance to take batteries out. Store batteries in a warm place.
(9) The cooling system must be serviced and protected for temperatures
below 32F. Refer to TB 750-651 and TM 9-207 for special procedures.
(10) If no approved antifreeze solution is available, tell organizational
maintenance to drain radiator and block.