TM 9-2320-269-10
Section V OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
The Information in the following pages contains instructions you need to know when operating the M876 truck in other than
normal conditions. Use the following information as a guide:
The M876 truck will operate In temperatures ranging from -25F (-32C) to 125F (+ 52C). When exposed to the low and
high temperatures, you have to be careful to avoid injury, especially if the M876 truck was operated for any length of time.
Make sure you are familiar with TM 21-300, Driver Training for Wheeled Vehicles, FM 21-305, Basic Instructions for
Operators of Wheeled Vehicles, FM 31-70, Basic Cold Weather Manual and FM 9-207, Operation and Maintenance of
Army Materiels in Extreme Cold Weather, before operating the M876 truck in unusual conditions.
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Page
Extreme Cold Weather ................................ 2-173
Manual Release-Reset
Extreme Hot Weather .................................. 2-169
Parking Spring Brake............................ 2-188
Fording ........................................................ 2-185
Operation on Unusual
General Lubrication
Terrain ............................................ 2-177
Instructions............................................ 2-168
Towing the M876 Truck ........................ 2-189
Manual Release-Compress
Parking Spring Brake ............................ 2-187
GENERAL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
In addition to normal preventive maintenance checks (PMCS), special care in cleaning and lubrication must
be observed where the extremes of temperature, humidity and terrain conditions are present or anticipated.
2.
The cleaning and lubricating procedures performed by the supporting maintenance personnel are listed on
the LO 9-2320-269-12 Lubrication Chart.
3.
Reduce service Intervals specified on the lubrication chart: i.e. lubricate more frequently to compensate for
abnormal conditions, such as low or high temperatures, prolonged periods of high rpm operation, continued
operation In sand or dust, immersion in water or exposure to moisture.
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