TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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FORDING

INITIAL SETUP:

Materials/Parts

Lens paper (WP 0134, Table 1, Item 55)

Personnel Required

Crewman (3)

References

Drain valve lever operation (WP 0044)

References (cont.)

Floor access plates and doors operation

(WP 0027)

Lubrication instructions (WP 0101)

Maintenance after fording (WP 0126)

Transmission shift selection (WP 0012)

GENERAL

During an operation, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle through water. The depth of the water may be from

a few inches to a few feet. Normal fording (without extra equipment) is allowed up to 56 in. (1.42 m), including

bow wave. Perform the following when fording.

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