APPENDIX I: DEEP WATER FORDING KIT
TM 9-2350-256-20
I-16 ARMAMENT PROTECTION
Cover caliber .50 machine gun with its protective bag
1-17 SEALING INSPECTION
When time and facilities permit, engine compartment should be flooded with water. At this time, a thorough
inspection should be made at bulkhead and power takeoff drive shaft cover to determine any leaks. Engine
should be operated (refer to TM 9-2350-256-10) to detect any malfunctions as a result of water leakage.
NOTE
Remove and stow two access plates from underside of engine compartment. This is
done to prevent buildup of sand during fording operations.
SECTION III: OPERATIONS
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Task
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Operations During Deep Water Fording ........................................................................................ I-14
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Operations After Deep Water Fording ........................................................................................... I-15
1-18 OPERATIONS DURING DEEP WATER FORDING
WARNING
Maximum depth of water should be known. Do not exceed a depth of 8 ft, 6 in. (2.59 m).
Highest wave should not reach opening of engine air intake pipes.
CAUTION
Do not operate APU or personnel heater until after deep water fording kit has been removed.
1
Engine. Refer to TM 9-2350-256-10 for operational instructions pertaining to deep water fording kit.
a. Warm up vehicle engine as directed in TM 9-2350-256-10.
b. Do not move vehicle until engine is properly warmed up.
c. Drive vehicle in low range while fording.
2
Fording procedure and precautions.
a. Have at least one hatch door open on cab top throughout fording operations.
b. Close valve of main engine generator cooling air exhaust system.
c. Enter water slowly to avoid surge of "bow wave."
d. Speed up engine to overcome possibility of stalling when engine is chilled by water.
e. Do not operate engine below 950 revolutions per minute (rpm) while fording.
f. Drive at moderate speed of 3 to 4 miles per hour (4.8 to 6.4 kilometers per hour) to avoid forming a
"bow wave." Hold this speed by braking if necessary.
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