TM9-2330-374-14&P
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
S e c t i o n IV.
F o r d i n g Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Dusty or Sandy Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Extreme Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Rainy or Humid Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Salt Water Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O p e r a t i o n in Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P a r k i n g Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION IN ExTREME COLD
Operation.
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a
(1) B e c a r e f u l w h e n p l a c i n g t h e s e m i t r a i l e r i n m o t i o n a f t e r a s h u t d o w n .
( 2 ) T i r e s may be frozen to the ground or with a flat spot if they were under-
inflated.
(3) B r a k e s h o e s m a y b e f r o z e n t o t h e b r a k e d r u m s a n d w i l l r e q u i r e p r e h e a t i n g b y
using a torch to avoid damage.
(4) R e f e r t o F M 9 - 2 0 7 a n d F M 2 1 - 3 0 5 f o r s p e c i a l i n s t r u c t i o n s o n d r i v i n g h a z a r d s
i n snow and ice that may be encountered during extremely cold weather
conditions.
At-Halt Parking.
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b
(1) For short shutdown periods, park in a sheltered spot out of the wind.
(2) For long shutdown periods, if high dry ground is not available, prepare a
f o o t i n g o f planks or brush.
( 3 ) Remove all b u i l t - u p i c e a n d s n o w a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e a f t e r s h u t d o w n .
HEAT
OPERATION IN
EXTREME
a. D o n o t p a r k t h e s e m i t r a i l e r i n t h e s u n f o r long periods of time as heat and
sunlight will shorten the life of the tires.
P a r k t h e s e m i t r a i l e r w h e r e i t w i l l g e t m a x i m u m protection from heat, sun and
b.
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dust.
OPERATION IN RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS
clean and lubricate inactive equipment to prevent rust and
Frequently inspect,
fungus accumulation.