TM 9-2350-256-10(c)The design of the deep water fording equipment permits the vehicle to be completely operable onland or in water.(2)Equipmentdescription.(a)Mainengineexhaust. The main engine exhaust system uses pipes for venting the main engineexhaust. Two flexible, bellowed-type pipes are clamped and sealed to the main engine exhaust pipeswhich remove exhaust gases through the rear engine deck hoods. Four clamps bolted to the enginedeck are used to hold the system in proper position.(b)Mainengineairinlet. The main engine air inlet system provides air for the main engine. The systemhas two pipes and two rubber seals, which cover each of the air intake vents on the top of the vehiclecab.(c)Mainenginegeneratorcoolingairexhaustsystem. Adapters, flexible tubing, and an exhaust pipeprovide an exhaust outlet for the generator so it can be operated while fording.CAUTIONAPU must not be turned ON during fording operations.(d)APUgenerator. Preparations and precautions are taken before and after submersion of the APU toprevent corrosion and destruction of leads and generator parts due to exposure to salt water andsand. A sealer plug is used to cover the APU exhaust outlet.CAUTIONPersonnel heater cannot be turned on during fording operations.(e)Personnelheaterairinletandexhaust. Personnel heater air inlet and exhaust must be plugged forfording operations and must be unplugged after fording.(f)Acetylenecompartmentvent. A vent consisting of tubing, fittings, adapter plate, and gasket isattached to a boss which surrounds the four vent holes in the left rear of the cab. It providesventilation of the compartment during deep water fording operations. Two clips mounted on the leftmain engine air intake pipe support the vent system.(g)Fueltankvent. Two 90-degree elbows, a rubber hose, two hose clamps, a seal, and a clip are usedto seal and vent left tank fill area.2-161
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