TM 9-2320-360-10
2-25. OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT -25 to 32F (-32 to 0C)
WARNING
When operating HET Tractor on snow or ice, be sure to remove all
snow and ice from footwear, brake pedal, and accelerator pedal.
Serious injury to personnel and damage to HET Tractor may result
of feet slip from controls during operation.
CAUTION
Drain fuel/water separator before topping off fuel tanks. Keep
fuel tanks full during cold environment operations. Water forms
in empty tanks as it cools. Water in fuel system can freeze and
block fuel flow to engine. Damage to equipment may result.
Special care must be used during cold environment operations.
In severe cold, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid can
freeze. Batteries can freeze and crack. Oil and grease may get
thick and stiff. Rubber will easily crack. Damage to equipment
may result.
Do not force dipstick removal in cold environment. Wait 3 to 5
minutes after loosening dipstick before attempting to remove.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
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