TM-9-2320-209-10-1

2 1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND REFERENCE DATA; OPERATOR LEVEL

SEPTEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-209-10-1

e.

Care of Vehicle After Fording.

(1) Clean all surfaces that have been in the water.

Coat all unpainted metal parts

with engine lubricating oil (OE).

(2) When necessary return to organizational maintenance for paint touch up.

NOTE

Salt water fording causes rust, especially on unpainted surfaces.

Clean salt water and salt deposits from all parts of truck as

soon as possible.

Deliver truck as soon as possible to direct

support maintenance regardless of maintenance done.

f. Accidental Submersion.

If truck is accidently submerged in water deeper than 30

inches do the following:

(1) Salvage truck.

(2) Preserve truck temporarily.

(3) As soon as possible, send truck to direct support maintenance for complete

maintenance.

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