TM-9-2330-342-10
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2012
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
DEEP WATER FORDING
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
DEEP WATER FORDING
WARNING
Do not ford water unless depth is known. Water deeper than 4 ft (1.22 m)
may enter vehicle. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
1.
Ensure depth of fording site is not more than 4 ft (1.22 m).
2.
Ensure bottom at fording site is firm enough that 4 ft (1.22 m) maximum fording depth
will not be exceeded and trailer will not become mired.
3.
Stop vehicle and trailer 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.
Drive vehicle and trailer slowly into water.
6.
Drive at 3 to 4 mph (5 to 6 km/h), or less, through water.
7.
Unless absolutely necessary, do not stop while in water.
8.
If vehicle and trailer accidentally enters water deeper than 4 ft (1.22 m), slowly back
vehicle and trailer out of deep water.
9.
After leaving water, press brake pedal lightly and hold while driving slowly to dry out
brake linings.
10.
When clear of fording area, stop vehicle and trailer.
11.
Apply and release parking brake several times to remove water from brake
components.
12.
Remove water and clean deposits from all trailer parts as soon as possible.
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