TM 5-3800-205-10-2
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
WARNING
This machine has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits specified in this TM.
Operation beyond these limits is prohibited in accordance with AR 70-1 without written approval from:
Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-DSA-CS, War-
ren, MI. 48397-5000.
DO NOT operate machine at speeds greater than 18 mph (29 kph), in all weather and road conditions
and fully loaded. Maximum operating time at 18 mph (29 kph) is 7 hours within a 24-hour period. Fail-
ure to follow this warning may cause external or internal injury due to excessive whole-body vibration.
This section contains instructions for safely operating the water distributor under unusual conditions. In addition to nor-
mal preventive maintenance, special care must be taken to keep the machine operational in extreme temperatures and other
environmental conditions.
SLAVE STARTING
WARNING
When slave starting tractor:
Use NATO slave cable that does NOT have loose or missing insulation.
DO NOT proceed if suitable cable is not available.
DO NOT use civilian-type jumper cables.
DO NOT allow disabled and booster machines to come in contact with each other at any time during
slave starting.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Ensure that both disabled machine and booster vehicle are equipped with serviceable NATO slave recepta-
cles.
