TM 9-2320-211-10-1
OPERATION
UNDER
UNUSUAL
CONDITIONS
Section III.
special operating procedures. Instructions for operating under these unusual condi-
tions are contained in this section.
a. Refer to FM 55-30 for instruction on driver selection, training, and
supervision.
b. Refer to FM 21-305 for special driving instructions for operation of wheeled
trucks under unusual conditions.
4-18. GENERAL. When operating under unusual conditions, pay particular attention
to all gages and indicators for signs of trouble.
a. General. Extreme cold weather will cause:
(1) Lubricants to thicken or get hard.
(2) Batteries to freeze and keep them from supplying enough current for
starting.
(3) Electrical insulation to open a bit and cause short circuits.
(4) Fuel not to vaporize and mix with air to form a combustible mixture
for starting.
b. Related Publications. Refer to the following for information relating to
operation of a truck in cold weather conditions.
FM
31-70
Basic Cold Weather Manual
FM
31-71
Northern Operations
Mountain Operations (How TO Fight)
FM
90-6(HTF)
Operation and Maintenance of Army Materiel
TM
9-207
in Extreme Cold Weather (0F to -65F)
WARNING
FM 9-207 contains general information which applies
to all Army Materiel. This information must be
considered part of this manual.
These practices and precautions must be followed
for safe cold weather operation so that personnel
will not be injured or equipment damaged.
c. Winterization Kits. Special winterization equipment is given in kit form when
protection against extreme cold (0F to 65F) is needed.
(1) Refer to para 4-13 operating instructions for hot water personnel heater
kits.
