TM 5-3805-290-10
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT - CONTINUED
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4.
Air Cleaner.
WARN I N G
If NBC exposure is suspected, personnel wearing protective equipment should handle all air cleaner
media. Consult your NBC Officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or disposal procedures.
Refer to FM 3-3, Chemical and Biological Contamination Avoidance, FM 3-5, NBC Decontamination, and
FM 3-3-1, Nuclear Contamination Avoidance.
NBC contaminated filters must be handled using adequate precautions and must be disposed of by
trained personnel.
Failure to follow these warnings may cause injury or death to personnel.
a.
Check and clean air precleaner at closer than normal intervals (WP 0014 00).
b.
Check air cleaner service indicator frequently. Service air cleaner as necessary (WP 0014 00).
5.
Parking Machine.
a.
Park machine under cover, if possible.
WAR N I N G
Use a self-attaching inflation chuck and stand at a distance behind tire when inflating tire. Failure to
follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel.
b.
Ensure all tires are inflated to proper pressure (WP 0012 00).
c.
Check frequently for rust. Clean and lubricate machine to help prevent deterioration (WP 0012 00).
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OPERATION IN SALTWATER AREAS
1.
Keep machine as clean as possible. Wash down with fresh water after use.
2.
Inspect wiring connections closely for corrosion.
3.
Keep lubrication points clean and well-lubricated.
OPERATION IN MUD OR ON SOFT SURFACES
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1.
Before entering mud or other soft surfaces, check conditions. Select appropriate transmission gear range. Enter soft area
at a medium speed for gear range selected.
2.
Maintain steady pressure on throttle pedal to keep machine rolling until solid ground is reached. DO NOT accelerate to
the point where wheels spin, if possible.
3.
Notify Unit Maintenance to clean and inspect for proper lubrication.
