TM 9-2330-390-14&PSection IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONSParagraphPageNumberParagraph TitleNumber2-23.General2-1432-24.Operation in Extreme Cold or Snow2-1432-25.Operating Engine In Extreme Cold [Below 0°F (-18°C)]2-1442-26.Operation In Extreme Heat2-1452-27.Operation in Mud2-1452-28.Operation in Saltwater Areas2-1452-29.Operation in Areas of High Humidity and Heavy Rain2-1462-30.Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas2-1462-31.Operation on Rough or Rocky Terrain2-1462-32.Operation on Uneven Terrain2-1462-33.Fording Operations2-1492-34.Redundant Power Operation2-1502-23. GENERAL.a.This section contains instructions for safely operating the M1022A1 Dolly Set under unusual conditions.In addition to normal preventive maintenance, special care must be taken to keep the dolly set operational in extremetemperatures and other environmental conditions.b. Refer to FM 21-305 and FM 55-30 for information on special driving instructions under unusualconditions.2-24. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD OR SNOW.a.Special care must be taken when operating the dolly set In cold weather. Refer to FM 9-207 for operationand maintenance of ordnance materiel in cold weather. Also refer to FM 21-305 for special instructions on operating Insnow.b.Care must be taken when placing the dolly set in motion after shutdown. Thickened lubricants maycause failure of components.c.Refer to Chapter 3, Section I for proper lubrication during extreme cold weather.d.Care must be taken when handling electrical cables. Extreme cold weather can cause Insulationmaterial on electrical wire to crack, causing short circuits. Components may become hard or brittle and easilydamaged or broken.e.When parking for any period of time in temperatures below O°F (-18°C), park in a sheltered area out ofthe wind and clean off any buildup of ice or snow. Place footing of planks or brush under tires to prevent them fromfreezing to the ground. Ensure that tires are properly inflated (see paragraph 1-15). Underinflated tires will freeze,resulting in flat spots.2-143
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