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ERDC/CRREL SR-02-1
WARNING!
Drivers should not attempt to plow snow with the 5-ton truck on small,
narrow roads with sharp curves or steep grades. Supervisors should note this
warning and not dispatch the 5-ton truck with snowplow under these hazardous
conditions.
5-ton truck support
1. Installation of or repairs to the 5-ton truck snowplow are accomplished at
the depot level OCONUS and by installation repair shops or the manufacturer in
CONUS. This snowplow is a non-developmental item (NDI) and a commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) item of equipment. It is a rugged piece of equipment, and
seldom needs major repair or parts replacement. In nearly seven years of opera-
tion, all repairs have been due to losing parts when dismounting the plow for the
summer. See Appendix D for instructions on mounting or dismounting the 5-ton
truck snowplow.
2. The U.S. Army does not stock parts for any snowplows, including the
plows for the SEE and the HMMWV.
Figure 18. 5-ton truck with snowplow "cleaning up" after a major storm.
The use of plow guides is an absolute must for a plow of this size.
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