Starting Out

TM 9-2320-273-10

4. Connect the auxiliary power cable to the ac outlet and to the truck receptacle,

NOTE

Do not attempt to use extension cords in conjuction with

the cable unless their wire size is sufficient to carry 40 amps

of current.

5. Place the four circuit breakers in the ON position.

To Turn off the System:

1. Place the four circuit breakers in the OFF position.

2. Disconnect and stow the 25-foot auxiliary power cable.

Be careful when you first start your truck. USE YOUR COLD WEATHER START-

ING PROCEDURE (paragraph 2-12), AND GIVE THE ENGINE TIME TO REACH

AN OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 120 TO 140F.

START DRIVING VERY SLOWLY, WITH TRANSMISSION IN FIRST OR

SECOND GEAR. Be alert for the possibilities that TIRES MAY BE FROZEN TO

THE GROUND, frozen in the shape of flat spots, or that one or more BRAKE

SHOES MAY BE FROZEN and require preheating (notify Organizational Main-

tenance, if necessary).

DRIVE VERY SLOWLY FOR ABOUT 100 YARDS, being careful not to let the

engine stall. By starting out slowly and carefully you will be able to detect any

initial problems caused by the cold weather, and your truck's fluids and compo-

nents will have a little extra warmup time.

If you shut down your truck for a short period, PARK IN A SHELTERED AREA

OUT OF THE WIND. If there is no shelter available, park so that truck does not

face into the wind.

IF YOU PARK YOUR TRUCK FOR A LONG SHUTDOWN PERIOD, TRY TO

PARK ON HIGH GROUND, AND USE PLANKS OR BRUSH TO MAKE A RAIS-

ED AND RELATIVELY DRY SURFACE FOR THE TRUCK'S TIRES IN CASE

WEATHER CONDITIONS WORSEN. KEEP THE TIRES OUT OF SNOW, WATER,

ICE, AND MUD, IF POSSIBLE.

CLEAN YOUR TRUCK OF SNOW, ICE, AND MUD as soon as possible after

shutdown.

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