TM 9-2330-390-14&P4-134. WINTERIZING ENGINE [BELOW 0°F (-18°C)].This Task Covers: WinterizingInitial Setup:Materials/Parts:lHydraulic fluid (Item 15, Appendix F)lDiesel fuel (item 18, Appendix F)lLubricating oil (Item 21, Appendix F)lRags (Item 25, Appendix F)lOne air cleaner elementlOne fuel filterTools/Test Equipment:lGeneral mechanic’s tool kit (Item 30, Appendix G)1.Change crankcase oil to arctic grade according to instructions in paragraph 4-118 and the following steps:(a)Operate engine for five minutes (see paragraph 2-20).(b)Drain crankcase oil.(c)Flush oil filter with arctic grade lubricating oil.(d)Fill crankcase with arctic grade lubricating oil.Running engine with arctic oil for extended periods of time at room or elevatedtemperatures will cause premature engine wear.2.(e)Operate engine for two minutes (see paragraph 2-20).(f)Drain crankcase oil.(g)Fill crankcase with arctic grade lubricating oil.Change diesel fuel to arctic grade according to Instructions in paragraph 4-125 and the following steps:(a)Drain fuel from fuel tank.(b)Operate engine until all remaining fuel is used (see paragraph 2-20).(c)Install new fuel filter.NOTEMoisture in air of fuel tank can condense and then freeze in fuel system, preventingengine from starting. To minimize this problem, ensure fuel tank is filled to capacity.A fresh or unopened container of DF-A should be used to increase fuel combustibility.(d)Fill fuel tank with arctic grade fuel.4-392
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