C8, TM 9-2350-230-12
Section 2-2. VEHICLE OPERATION
a. Special Driving Instruction. TM21-306.
2.2. Operation Under Normal Conditions
b. Cold Weather Starting. Figure 2-14, table 2-4.,1,
The following tables and illustrations provide vehicle
and TM 9-207. At -10' F and below, four batteries are
operating instructions.
required. If vehicle has only two, notify organizational
maintenance.
NOTE: Before operation the crew should be
c. Extreme Hot and Cold Weather Operation.
familiarized with the location and operation of all controls
Continuously observe engine, transmission, and coolant
and instruments (figs. 2-5 through 2-15).
temperature warning lights (fig. 2-9).
2.3. Operation Under Unusual Conditions
TABLE 2-3. STARTING, DRIVING, AND STOPPING VEHICLE
STEP
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE
PRE-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To enter driver's compartment by way of open space
between air compressor and rear air bottle, manually traverse
turret so gun launcher is positioned over rear deck. This method
of entry prevents damage to stowed ammo in racks under gun/
launcher.
1
Perform before-operation preventive- maintenance checks and
services (table 4-1, steps 1 through 19).
2
Secure turret traverse lock
3
Make certain that missiles and ammunition are properly stowed
and secured in racks.
4
TURN OFF ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND ACCESSORY SWITCHES
5
Install M48 periscope for driver's night vision if required
6
Secure driver's rotatable hatch cover in open or closed position
7
Open both fuel tank valves
8
Make certain fixed fire extinguisher is charged and actuating
handles are safety wired.
9
Stand by with portable fire extinguisher
10
Turn vehicle MASTER SWITCH on. MASTER SWITCH lamp will
illuminate.
11
Check driver's periscopes washers and wipers
12
Check FUEL gage Add fuel if required Remove both filler caps
when refueling to vent entrapped air
CAUTION: Do not run vehicle completely out of fuel. Injectors
require full fuel return flow for cooling.
2-7
