TM 5-3895-367-14&P
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-9. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
Refer to Chapter 3, Section I for proper lubricants to use
in extreme cold.
Ensure that tires are properly inflated (para 1-9). Under
inflated tires may freeze to the ground or have flat spots.
When parking short term, park in a sheltered area out of
the wind.
When parking long term, place a footing of planks or
brush under the tires and jack legs.
Remove any snow or ice from the spreader before and
after operation.
If available, use a canvas cover to shield the spreader.
Keep cover ends off the ground to keep them from
freezing to the ground.
Do not operate the spreader if the aggregate is frozen.
2-10. OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT AND HIGH
HUMIDITY.
Refer to Chapter 3, Section I for proper lubricants to use
in extreme heat.
Clean and lubricate more frequently when operating in
extreme heat and high humidity. Coat exposed parts of
polished steel or other ferrous metals with a light coat of
oil or grease.
Do not park the spreader in sunlight for long periods of
time. Heat and sunlight shorten tire life. If available, use
canvas covers to shield the spreader.
2-11. OPERATION IN SNOW AND MUD.
Do not use the spreader in snow or mud.
2-12. OPERATION IN SANDY OR DUSTY AREAS.
Sand and dust destroy the protective qualities of
lubricants. Clean and lubricate more frequently when
operating in sandy or dusty areas. Coat exposed parts
of polished steel or other ferrous metals with a light coat
of oil or grease.
2-13. OPERATION IN SALTWATER AREAS.
Saltwater can rapidly cause corrosion and deterioration
of exposed metal. Clean and lubricate frequently when
operating in saltwater areas. Coat exposed parts of
polished steel or other ferrous metals with a light coat of
oil or grease.
2-14. FORDING.
Do not ford with spreader in its operational configuration.
Spreader must be mounted on transport truck before
fording.
Refer to towing vehicle’s operator’s manual for fording
instructions. Maximum fording depth for the spreader is
22 in. (approximately the bottom of the feed roll).
Have unit maintenance repack wheel bearings after
fording.
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