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SECTION IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-15. GENERAL.
a.
This section contains information for operating M88A1 under unusual weather and terrain conditions. Instructions
on special care for equipment and fording operations are provided.
b.
Information found in FM 21-306, Manual for the Tracked Combat Vehicle Driver, is important to you. Study it to
improve your ability as a driver.
c.
Refer to following for maintenance under unusual conditions before operating vehicle:
(1)
Table 2-1 for PMCS.
(2)
Paragraph 3-14 for maintenance under unusual conditions.
(3)
Appendix F for lubrication instructions.
(4)
TM 9-6140-200-14 for battery care.
d.
When equipment fails because of exposure to extreme conditions refer to table 3-1 and notify unit maintenance.
2-16. UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER CONDITIONS.
a.
Extreme Cold Weather Conditions.
(1)
Extreme cold weather causes oil to thicken, insulation to crack, materials to become brittle and break, and
batteries to freeze. Because of these and other problems the vehicle will be more difficult to operate.
(2)
Armament used in extreme cold weather operations must be properly lubricated. Vision devices must not
be moved suddenly from warm to cold or cold to warm areas. Condensation may cause clouding of lenses
and rusting of internal parts. Do not breathe on lenses.
(3)
Refer to and study information in FM 31-70, FM 31-71, and FM 9207. This information is necessary for
effective operation of vehicle during cold weather.
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