TM 9-2350-238-10AFTER FORDING MAINTENANCE–CONTINUEDa.Vehicle Maintenance.(1) Open three hull drain valves anddrain hull. Clean hull and tracks of mud anddebris. Close drain valves after all water isdrained.(2) Clean all exposed surfaces andtouch up paint on any damaged paintedsurfaces.(3) Clean and coat unpainted metalparts with CLP lubricant (item 3, appx D).(4) Check lubricating oil in engine,transmission, auxiliary drive and final drivesfor water leakage. If there is evidence ofwater entering any of these components,drain, flush, and refill with correct lubricant(appx G). Remove and replace engine andtransmission oil filters.(5) Clean and lubricate all suspensiongrease-lubricated components. Make sure thatgrease is generously forced into each fittingto force out any water present.(6) Check road wheel and idler wheelhubs for water leakage. Drain and refill hubsif there is any evidence of water in thegrease.(7) Check batteries to be sure no waterentered through vent caps. This is of specialimportance should vehicle have beensubmerged in salt water.(8) Remove, disassemble, and dry airfilter bags.(9) Check electrical connections for cor-rosion, particularly bayonet-type connectors.Dry and clean any wet or corrodedconnections.b. Armament Maintenance. If the arma-ment has been splashed with water or hasbeen accidentally submerged, precautionsmust be taken as soon as possible to avoiddamage to materiel.(1) Completely disassemble armament(TM 9-1005-213-10). Clean, dry, andlubricate all exposed unpainted parts as soonas situation permits.(2) Regardless of temporary measurestaken, notify unit maintenance personnel sothat complete disassembly, cleaning, andlubrication can be accomplished.UNUSUAL TERRAIN MAINTENANCEa . M u d .(1) Clean vehicle thoroughly and dry.(2) Lubricate vehicle as prescribed in ap-pendix G. Pay particular attention to suspen-sion components. Be sure to force out anydirty lubricant.(3) Clean power plant reservoir drain inbottom of hull. If drain becomes plugged withmud, pressure may build up in transmissionand cause violent eruption of oil whentransmission oil level dipstick is removed.(4) Clean tow winch and boom winchwire ropes. Do not coat wire rope with lubri-cant. Lubricants mixed with grit create anabrasive paste that is more damaging to wirerope than the lack of lubricant.(5) Clean air filter bags daily if/whenoperating in mud. When air filter baskets areremoved, inspect air separators for clogging.If clogged notify unit maintenance personnel.(10) Drain primary and secondary fuelfilters of any accumulated water.Change 33-57
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