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TM 9-2320-270-10
EXTREME COLD WEATHER - CONTINUED
2. For long shutdown periods, try to park on high ground, and use planks (1) or brush (2)
under tires to make a raised surface. Keep tires out of snow, water, ice and mud if
possible.
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Put control levers (transmissions, brakes, etc.) in neutral position and chock wheels to
guard against freezing in engaged position.
Clean off snow, ice and mud as soon as possible after shutdown.
For long time parking do the following:
Remove batteries and store them in a warm place. Do not store on concrete or in un-
ventilated area.
Fill fuel tanks to guard against condensation (see page 3-47)
Drain moisture from air reservoirs (See page 3-72)
Make sure tires are inflated to 95 psi (655 kPa) for front and pusher axles, and 85 psi
(586 kPa) for tandem axle.
Check cooling system, and service if necessary to insure protection against extreme cold.
Follow procedures in FM 9-207
If proper antifreeze to protect against existing temperatures is not available, notify
organizational maintenance.
UNUSUAL TERRAIN
Off-Road Guidelines
CAUTION
Shifting the auxiliary transmission while M911 Truck Tractor is moving may
cause damage to transmission and/or drive train.
1. Use auxiliary transmission LOW RANGE (3) when more pulling power is needed.
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