SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS

TM 9-2350-238-20-1

1-9. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (CONT).

a. Arctic traction kit. The arctic traction kit consists of insert pads and nuts that replace the

track shoe pads. These arctic traction pads provide improved traction of the vehicle for operation on

ice or snow.

Winterization kit. The winterization kit consists of the heater installation kit, crane operator's

enclosure kit, vehicular parts kit, oil reservoir heater kit, and driver's windshield enclosure kit. These

kits protect the vehicle and crew in cold weather to -65 F (-54 C).

(1) The heater installation kit consists of the following components: engine coolant heater to

keep the engine and batteries warm; driver's personnel heater to keep the driver's compartment

warm; and canvas covers to keep snow and ice out of the hull.

(2) The crane operator's enclosure kit consists of a cover and windshield to enclose the crane

operator's opening.

(3) The vehicular parts kit consists of a heater and ducts to keep the crew warm.

(4) The oil reservoir heater kit consists of an oil immersion heater to heat the oil in the

hydraulic reservoir.

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