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TM5-2410-237-10
Section IV. Operation Under Unusual Conditions
2-20. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
a. Preparations. Extensive preparation of
mechanical equipment is required when
extreme cold weather is anticipated. The
following steps will help protect the
tractor against sub-freezing
temperatures.
(1) Contact Unit Maintenance to prepare
the cooling system by draining and then
refilling with antifreeze. Run the engine
until operating temperature is reached
to mix the solution.
(2) Contact Unit Maintenance to change
the engine lubricating oil to the grade
called for in LOS-2410-237-12 for cold
weather operation.
Ether is poisonous and flammable. Do not store replacement cylinders in
living areas, in the operator’s compartment, or in direct sunlight. Do not
smoke while changing ether cylinders. Avoid breathing of the vapors or
repeated contact of ether with skin. Discard cylinders in a safe place; do
not puncture or bum cylinders.
(3) Contact Unit Maintenance to install
ether canister.
b. Starting the Engine.
(1) Try starting the engine using the
procedure found in Section III,
Operation Under Usual Conditions,
page 2-19.
Do not use excessive starting fluid during starting or after the engine is
running. Engine damage can result.
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