TM-5-2350-262-10

ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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TM 5-2350-262-10

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Note

It is normal for water to leak into the bowl

when fording.

FORDING OPERATION - CONTINUED

5

Enter water at right angle to bank, and drive

through water at low speed.

6

If opposite shore is steep, it may be necessary

to shift transmission to 1 and slowly accelerate.

7

Push bilge pump control lever (4) to ON.

Bilge pump light (5) should light.

8

When water in hull area has been pumped out,

return bilge pump control lever (4) to OFF

(pull back).

9

To remove water from rear of hull, lift out rear

floor plates and push hull drain valve (6) to

open.

10 If water level was above drive sprockets during

fording, notify unit maintenance to check for

water in both final drives; then drain and refill as

necessary (Appendix F).

Note

Although the Bilge Pump is considered

Not Mission Essential and will no longer be

supported with spare and repair parts, this

manual contains operational procedures

For Your Information Only.

Notify Unit

maintenance if the bilge pump no longer

operates.

Note

Engine speed must be at least 1,000 rpm

for bilge pump to operate.