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TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

FORD WATER OBSTACLE

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

WARNING

Do not ford water unless depth is known. Water deeper than 4 ft. (1.2 m)

may enter vehicle. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to per-

sonnel.

NOTE

After vehicle fords water obstacle, service all lubrication points below

fording depth and check submerged gearboxes for presence of water

upon return from mission (refer to lubrication instructions (WP 0131) for

more information).

CAUTION

Towing a trailer may affect maximum fording depth (refer to applicable

trailer operators manual). Do not ford water obstacle deeper than maxi-

mum depth allowed by either vehicle or trailer (whichever depth is less).

Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

1.

Ensure depth of fording site is not more than 4 ft. (1.2 m).

2.

Ensure bottom at fording site is firm enough that 4 ft. (1.2 m) maximum fording depth

will not be exceeded and vehicle will not become mired.

3.

Stop vehicle at edge of water.

4.

If brakes have been used heavily and are hot, allow drums and shoes to cool before

entering water if possible.

5.

Ensure engine is operating correctly before entering water.

6.

Set TRANSFER CASE shift lever (1) to LO, 8X8 drive indicator (2) will illuminate.

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