TM 9-2330-271-14&P
Section XVI. MAINTENANCE UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
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Extreme Cold Weather Maintenance
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Maintenance After Fording
For maintenance procedures and practices during
Refer to TM 9-238 for maintenance procedures after
extreme cold weather, refer to TM 9-207.
fording.
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Extreme Hot Weather Maintenance
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Maintenance After Operation On Unusual
Terrain
a. Corrosion. In hot, damp climates, corrosion
occurs on all parts of the semitrailer and accelerates
a. Mud. Thorough cleaning and lubrication of all
during rainy seasons. Evidence of corrosion appears in
parts affected must be accomplished as soon as
the form of rust, paint blisters, mildew, mold, and fungus
possible after operation in mud. Clean all suspension
growth.
components and lubricate as specified on the lubrication
b. Protective Action. Remove the corrosion from
order. Repack wheel bearings, if necessary.
exterior metal surfaces with abrasive paper on cloth and
b. Sand or Dust. Touch up all painted surfaces
apply a protective coating of paint, or touch up the
damaged by sandblasting. Lubricate completely to force
existing paint. Keep a film of engine lubricating oil (OE-
20) on unfinished exposed metal surfaces.
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