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TM 5-5420-202-10
FORDING
WARNING
Entering water over 4 ft deep may cause water to enter the crew compartment causing
electrical shock hazard and drowning hazard. DO NOT enter water over 4 ft deep. If vehicle
is accidentally submerged, exit vehicle immediately. Notify f eld maintenance. Failure to
comply may result in personnel injury or death, or equipment damage.
NOTE
Perform the following steps before entering water.
1. Check battery f ller caps (Figure 1, Item 3) to ensure they are tight.
2. Plug heater exhaust pipe (Figure 1, Item 1) with cap plug (Figure 1, Item 2).
Figure 1.
Installing Exhaust Plug.
3. Close and lock hatches (Figure 2, Item 1). Refer to WP 0005.
Figure 2.
Closing Hatches.
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