TM 9-2330-287-14&P
S e c t i o n IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
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Operation in Saltwater Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Operation in Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Operation in Sandy or Dusty
Operation in Extreme Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Operation in Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Operation in Mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD
1.
Refer to the lubrication chart for the proper lubricants to use in extreme cold.
2.
Extreme cold can cause insulation material on electrical wire to crack and cause short circuits
and other construction materials to become hard, brittle, and easily damaged or broken.
3 . Tires may freeze to ground or have flat spots if underinflated.
4.
Brakeshoes may freeze to brakedrum and will need to be heated to prevent damage.
5.
Refer to FM 9-207 and FM 21-305 for special instructions on driving hazards in extreme cold.
6.
When parking short term, park in a sheltered area out of the wind.
7.
For parking long term, place a footing of planks or brush under trailer and landing gear wheels.
Remove all built-up ice and mud as soon as possible after use.
8.
Use canvas covers to shield the trailer, if available. Keep cover ends off the ground to keep
9.
them from freezing to the ground.
OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT
1. Refer to the lubrication chart for proper lubricants to use in extreme heat.
2. Do not park the trailer in sunlight for long periods of time. Heat and sunlight shorten tire life.
Shelter or cover the trailer with canvas, if available.
OPERATION IN SANDY OR DUSTY AREAS
1. Clean, inspect, and lubricate more often in dusty or sandy areas.
2. Reduce tire pressure for emergency use on beach or desert sand.
3. Return tire pressure to normal, 45 psi (310.3 kPa), after emergency operation in sand.
OPERATION IN SNOW
Refer to FM 21-305 for special instructions on operating in snow.
