TM 9-2350-261-10
OPERATE CARRIER IN
EXTREME COLD
NOTE
DO’S
and
DON’TS
task
(page 2-231) must be read before
operation in extreme cold.
1. Fold tarpaulin back to uncover
exhaust grill.
NOTE
If carrier has been shutdown for
a long period in extreme cold
weather it may be necessary to
use external source to warm-up
engine prior to starting.
2. Operate engine coolant heater
(page 2-235).
3. Stop engine coolant heater when
engine temperature gage reads
above 120°F (49°C) (page 2-235).
CAUTION
Running engine at high speed
after cold start could damage
engine. Do not race engine when
cold.
Exhaust
uncovered
NOTE
grill
should
be
a n d i n t a k e g r i ll
covered when starting engine.
Both personnel and winteriza-
tion heaters should be turned
off before trying to start engine.
4.
6.
Start engine. Let engine run for
15 minutes (page 2-161).
Set steering levers. Pull back on
steering levers and press lock
buttons down to lock brakes for
parking.
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