 |
|||
|
|
|||
|
Page Title:
OPERATE IN DEEP MUD OR SALTWATER |
|
||
| ||||||||||
|
|
 TM 5-2410-233-10
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0006 00
OPERATE IN DEEP MUD OR SALTWATER
NOTE
To ensure all salt residue has been removed, all rock guards and belly pans must be removed and all sur-
rounding areas thoroughly flushed with fresh water.
1.
Clean tractor with fresh water, if available.
2.
Notify Unit Maintenance.
OPERATE IN SANDY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS
NOTE
Refer to FM 90-3, Desert Operations.
1.
Check engine coolant temperature and engine oil pressure frequently.
2.
Keep radiator core free of obstructions to air circulation.
3.
Keep engine air precleaner free of debris. Maintain air cleaner filters as clean as possible. Notify Unit Maintenance to ser-
vice air cleaner if service indicator is showing RED.
4.
Ensure engine and transmission oil dipstick tubes are cleaned before dipsticks are removed to check fluid levels. Clean
accumulations of sand and dirt from around any fluid filler location before checking or adding fluids.
5.
Clean spouts of fuel containers and areas around filler caps on fuel tank before adding fuel. Under extremely sandy or
dusty conditions, filter fuel when filling tank.
6.
When not in use, cover engine compartment and operator station to prevent entry of windblown sand or dust.
OPERATE AT HIGH ALTITUDE
CAUTION
If engine is operated at an altitude higher than marked on warning plate on dash, damage to equipment
may result from turbocharger overspeeding.
NOTE
High altitude operation concerns are NOT an issue with Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) machines,
due to the new engines installed in these machines.
1.
Fuel rack and high idle speed settings, for maximum turbocharger speed, have been adjusted to permit engine operation at
altitude marked on warning plate on dash.
2.
Engine can be operated at lower altitudes without changing the adjustment, but with less than maximum performance.
FORDING
1.
Test depth of water and ensure firmness and consistency of the bottom. Do NOT attempt to ford if depth exceeds 30 in.
(76.2 cm) to top of final drive cover.
2.
Ensure all gages are indicating normal operating pressure and temperature.
3.
Shift transmission into 1st gear and increase engine speed to minimize stalling.
4.
Enter water slowly to reduce surges of backwash into engine compartment. Fording speed should not exceed 3-4 mph
(4.9-6.4 kph).
5.
After fording, wash tractor with fresh water, if available.
0006 00-5
|
|
Privacy Statement - Press Release - Copyright Information. - Contact Us |
Click
here for thousands of PDF manuals