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TM 10-3930-660-10

0006 00-4

OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED 0006 00

OPERATE IN EXTREME COLD

1. Introduction

. Extreme cold causes many problems:

a. Lubricants thicken or congeal.

b. Batteries may freeze or lose their electrical efficiency.

c. Fuel may not readily atomize for combustion.

d. Various materials become hard, brittle, and easily damaged.

e. Cooling system requires adequate protection from extreme cold.

f. Fuels, lubricants, and antifreeze require special storage, handling, and use.

2. Preparation

. Extensive preparation of mechanical equipment is required when extreme cold weather is anticipated. The

following steps will help protect the vehicle against subfreezing temperatures.

a. Contact Maintenance to prepare the cooling system by draining and then refilling with antifreeze appropriate for

anticipated temperatures. Refer to WP 0025 00 and TB 750-651, Use of Antifreeze Solutions, Antifreeze Extender,

Cleaning Compounds.

b. Contact Maintenance to change the engine lubricating oil to the grade for cold weather operation.

3. Starting the Engine

a. Try starting the engine using the procedure in WP 0005 00.

WARNING

Do not operate the forklift with the emergency steer switch in the OFF position. If engine power is lost there

will be a loss of emergency steering capabilities. Failure to follow this precaution could result in severe per-

sonal injury.

CAUTION

Use the engine primer button only while cranking the engine. Use only for starting a cold engine. Failure to

follow this precaution could cause engine damage.

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