TM9-2230-368-14 & P
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
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Operation in Mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-28
Operation
in Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
in Extreme Heat . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in Dusty or Sandy Areas . . . . . . . . 2-28
Operation with Air Brake Failure . . . . . . . ...2-28
Operation
in Rainy or Humid Conditions .
Operation with SPLL Adapter . . . . . . . . . ...2-29
Operation
in Salt Water Areas . . . . . . . . .
Fresh Water Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . . ...2.29
Operation
in Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. General.
a. Do not park the HEMAT in the sun for
long periods of time as heat and sunlight
( 1 ) Be careful when placing the HEMAT in
will shorten the life of the tires.
operation after a shutdown. Congealed
b. Cover the HEMAT with canvas (if available)
lubricants can cause part failure.
to protect it from heat, sun and dust.
(2) Tires may be frozen to the ground or
have a flat spot if they were under-
inflated.
2-22. OPERATION IN RAINY OR HUMID
CONDITIONS
(3) Brakeshoes may be frozen to the brake
drums. Notify organizational mainte-
a. Frequently inspect, clean, and lubricate
nance.
inactive equipment to prevent rust and fun-
(4) Refer to FM 9-207 and FM 21-305 for
gus accumulation.
special instructions on driving hazards
in snow and ice that may be encounter-
b. Check canvas covers (if available) periodi-
ed during extremely cold weather con-
cally for deterioration and damage.
ditions.
b. At-Halt Parking.
2-23. OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS
(1) For short shutdown periods, park in a
a. Salt water will cause metal parts to rust
sheltered spot out of the wind.
and corrode. Clean, inspect, and lubricate
frequently.
(2) For long shutdown periods, if high, dry
ground is not available, prepare a foot-
b. Do not drive the HEMAT through more
ing of planks or brush,
than 48 inches of water. Clean, inspect, and
lubricate immediately after salt water ford-
(3) Remove all built-up ice and snow as
ing or when the tactical situation permits.
soon as possible after shutdown.
(4) Cover and shield the HEMAT with can-
2-24. OPERATION IN SNOW
vas covers (if available) but keep the
ends of the covers off the ground to
Refer to FM 21-305 for special instructions on
prevent them from freezing to the
operations in snow.
ground.
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