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 272 of 392
TM9-2320-361-10
2-52. OPERATION OF FORDING (DEEPWATER) KIT (Contd)
(4)
Maintain constant vehicle speed while fording. Try to exit water in area
with gentle slope.
(5)
Move fording valve control lever
(5) to the right immediately upon leaving
water.
WARNING
Do not rely on service brakes
until they dry after fording
operation. Continue to apply
brakes until uneven braking
ceases. Failure to do this may
result in injury or death to
personnel.
d. After Fording Operation.
(1)
Stop vehicle (refer to para. 2-17) on firm, level surface and disengage front
wheel drive (4) (refer to para. 2-4).
(2)
Remove flywheel housing drainplug (3) from flywheel drainport (1). Install
flywheel housing drainplug (3) in storage boss (2).
CAUTION
All parts of vehicle that were in contact with salt water
during fording operation must be washed with fresh water as
soon as possible. Failure to do this may result in corrosion
damage to equipment.
(3)
Use fresh water to wash all parts of vehicle that were in contact with salt
water during fording operation.
(4)
Notify your supervisor to service vehicle as soon as possible.
2-53. OPERATION OF PERSONNEL HEATER (HOT WATER)
NOTE
The personnel heater (hot water) kit is effective in
temperatures down to -25°F (-32°C). Colder temperatures
require use of arctic winterization kit.
Start engine (refer to para. 2-14 or 2-15), allow temperature to reach normal
operating range (refer to table 1-10), and turn HI-LO switch (6) to LO. Ajust air
control knob (7) and defroster control knob (8)
all
necessary.
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