TM-5-2350-262-10

ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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FORDING OPERATION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Do not try to ford when water is more

than 36 in. (91 cm) deep.

Failure to

comply may result in damage to

equipment or injury to personnel.

Note

Ensure drain valve is clear of debris and

closed with a positive seal, prior to

fording operation.

1

Start the engine (p 2-37) and allow it to warm

up for 3 to 5 minutes.

2

Place CB/GS steer selector lever (1) in either

CB or GS position.

Note

If dozing will be performed while fording, fill

bowl with ballast.

Place SPRUNG/

UNSPRUNG control lever in UNSPRUNG.

3

Place SPRUNG/UNSPRUNG control lever (2)

in SPRUNG position.

4

Place transmission shift lever (3) to 1; then

shift to 2 as necessary.

3