TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 271 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
2-52. OPERATION OF FORDING (DEEPWATER) KIT
a. General.
Salt water causes considerable damage to vehicle components. For
this reason, do not drive needlessly in or through salt water. Vehicle components
that do come in contact with salt water must be washed with fresh water as soon
as possible. The vehicle will ford water up to 30 in. (76 cm) in depth without a
fording kit and 72 in. (183 cm) with kit installed.
Never attempt deepwater fording unless water depth is
known to be 72 in. (183 cm) or less, and bottom surface is
known to be hard. Failure to do this may result in injury or
death to personnel.
b. Operator Preparation for Fording.
(1)
Tighten battery filler caps and fuel tank filler cap. Make sure oil dipstick is
installed securely. Refer to para. 2-4.
(2)
Secure all loose objects on vehicle.
(3)
Remove flywheel housing drainplug (3) from storage boss (2). Install
flywheel housing drainplug (3) in flywheel drainport (1).
(4)
To prepare water tank trucks (M50A2, M50A3) for fording operation, refer
to para. 2-27.
c.
Fording
Operation
(1)
Start engine. Refer to para. 2-14 or 2-15.
(2)
Place vehicle in motion with transfer case shift lever in low and
transmission gearshift lever in “1” (first) position (refer to para. 2-16). Engage
front wheel drive (4) (refer to para. 2-4).
WARNING
Never attempt to cross water deeper than 72 in. ( 183 cm).
Limit vehicle speed while fording to 4 mph. Failure to do this
may cause \’chicle to lose control resulting in injury or death
to personnel.
(3)
Enter water slowly, Move fording valve control lever (5) to the left
immediately upon entering water.
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