Table 2-1. Freezing Points, Composition and Specific Gravities of Military Antifreeze Materials

d. Remove any preservative compound that has

g. See that the cooling system contains the proper

been sprayed on metal surfaces with cleaning com-

anti-freeze mixture in accordance with table 2-1.

pound, solvent (Spec. P-S-661) and dry thoroughly.

h. Check drive belts and adjust for proper deflec-

Note. Preservative compound is not a lubricant. Take special

tion.

care to completely remove the compound from all nearing sur-

i. Refer to Appendix B and fill the fuel tank with

faces.

proper grade of fuel.

e. Fill battery with electrolyte to three-eights of an

Warning: Do not fill fuel tank while engine is

inch above the plates. Check specific gravity of elec-

running. When filling tank always provide metal-

trolyte as prescribed in TM 9-6140-200-15.

to-metal contact between fuel tank and container.

Warning: When servicing battery, do not

Contact will prevent spark from being generated

smoke or use flame in the vicinity. Batteries gener-

as fuel flows over metal surfaces.

ate hydrogen, a highly explosive gas.

f. Lubricate the truck in accordance with the cur-

rent lubrication order.

Table 2-1. Freezing Points, Composition and Specific

Gravities of Military Antifreeze Materials

Compound, antifreeze

Pints of

Lowest

Ethylene glycol

Arctic 2

inhibited

expected

coolant solution

glycol per

specific gravity

ambient

at 68 F 3

temperature

gal. of

coolant 1

Issued full strength

1.022

and ready mixed for

1.036

+10

0 to 65 F tempera-

1.047

tures for both

1.055

-10

initial installation

1.062

-20

and replenishment of

1.067

-30

losses.

1.073

Arctic

-40

DO NOT DILUTE WITH

anti-

-50

WATER OR ANY OTHER

freeze

-60

SUBSTANCE.

pre-

-75

ferred

Note. Fasten a tag near the radiator filler cap indicating the

type antifreeze.

2-2. Installation of Separately Packed

b. Fire Extinguisher. Remove separately packed

Components

fire extinguisher and install in bracket behind seat

of truck. Be certain bracket clamp locks properly to

a. Components. The only components not already

secure fire extinguisher in position.

installed are the forks, the electrolyte, and the fire

extinguisher.

2-2