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2-24. OPERATION IN DESERT ENVIRONMENT
a. Principles of operating in extreme heat, extreme dust, and in sand or mud apply to desert
environment operation (para 2-21 thru 2-23).
b. Temperatures can change as much as 70 F (40C) between day and night. These changes can
damage equipment if HET Tractor is no properly prepared.
(1) Due to expansion and contraction of all fluids and air, care should be taken when filling fuel
tanks and fluid reservoirs to prevent overflow when temperatures change.
(2) Precision instruments can be affected by temperature changes and may need adjustment
more often.
c. FM 90-3 contains detailed instructions for living and working in desert.
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