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EXTREME   COLD   WEATHER   MAINTENANCE - TM-9-2350-238-10_202
Vehicle   Maintenance.

TM-9-2350-238-10 Semi Trailer Tank 5000-Gallon Fuel Dispensing Automotive M969A 2 (NSN 2330-01-377-9337) Manual
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TM   9-2350-238-10 EXTREME   HOT   WEATHER   MAINTE- N A N C E a.   General.   Maintenance   of   vehicle   under extreme   hot   weather   conditions   requires   more frequent   checks   and   services.   Lubricants   and coolant   evaporate,   fungus   and   rust   form rapidly,   and   straps   and   canvas   material   may rot   from   mildew,   mold,   or   fungus. b.   Cooling   System   Maintenance. (1)   Check   coolant   level   frequently   and keep   system   filled   to   within   1   in.   (2.5   cm) below   base   of   fill   neck.   Avoid   use   of   water that   contains   alkali.   Use   soft   water   whenever possible. (2)   Deleted. (3)   Thoroughly   clean   and   flush   cooling system   at   frequent   intervals.   Refer   to   page 3-30.   Clean   outside   of   radiators   of   any   ac- cumulated   dirt,   grease,   and   debris. (4)   Check   and   adjust   fan   belt   tension   at frequent   intervals.   Refer   to   page   3-31. c.  Battery   Maintenance. (1)   Check   level   of   battery   acid   in   cells daily.   Electrolyte   level   must   not   drop   below top   of   battery   plates.   Have   unit   maintenance personnel   add   distilled   or   rain   water   if necessary. Do   not   store   acid   type   storage   batteries   near stacks   of   tires.   Fumes   from   batteries   have   a harmful   effect   on   rubber. (2)   Have   unit   maintenance   personnel remove   batteries   and   store   them   in   a   cool place  if  vehicle  is  to  be  parked  for  several days.   A   battery   will   self-discharge   at   a   greater rate   if   left   standing   for   long   periods temperatures. d.   Hull   and   Cab   Maintenance. NOTE at   high In   extreme   hot,   humid   weather, corrosive   action   will   show   in form   of   rust   and   paint   blisters on   metal   and   mildew,   mold,   or fungus   growth   on   wood,   fabric, leather,   and   glass. (1)   Make   frequent   inspections   of   inac- tive   vehicles. (2)   Remove   rust,   paint   blisters,   mildew, mold,   or   fungus   from   components. (3)   Apply   protective   coat   of   rust   preven- tive   paint   on   painted   surfaces   or   film   of preservative   lubricating   oil   (item   3,   appx   D)   to unpainted   surfaces. (4)   Coat   battery   cables   and   terminals with   a   light   coat   of   grease   (GAA)   (item   19, appx   D). e.  Armament    Maintenance. (1)   Inspect   parts   frequently   for   con- densed   moisture   or   corrosion. (2)   Thoroughly   dry   all   exposed   un- painted   surfaces   and   lubricate   (appx   G. AFTER   FORDING   MAINTENANCE The   following   maintenance   should   be   done   at once   on   all   vehicles   that   have   been   exposed to   some   depth   of   water   or   completely submerged,   especially   in   salt   water. 3-56 Change   3







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