SECTION III: OPERATIONS
TM 9-2350-256-20
g.
If it becomes necessary to stop vehicle while engine is submerged, place transmission in neutral, lock
brakes, and use throttle to maintain engine speed at 950 to 1000 rpm.
NOTE
Should engine accidentally stop while vehicle is submerged, restart engine immediately. If engine
does not start, continue cranking. Vehicle engine has a restart capability after being stopped for a
period of 15 minutes.
3
Bilge pump. Turn on biIge pump only when excessive water seepage is apparent.
l-19 OPERATIONS AFTER DEEP WATER FORDING
NOTE
The following operations should be performed as soon as possible after landing, when tactical
situation permits.
1
Open drain valves in hull floor as directed in TM 9-2350-256-10 to drain vehicle of any water which may have
accumulated in hull.
2
Check oil level in APU engine for excessive amount of water in crankcase. (Drain and refill if necessary.)
3
Remove nonhygroscopic adhesive tape from all components.
4
Clean caulking compound from all places where it had been applied.
NOTE
Removal of kit components depends upon tactical situation.
5
Remove all deep water fording kit components and install any item that was removed and stowed at time of
kit installation.
6
Drain any accumulated water from stowage compartments and impact wrench hydraulic hoses.
7
Start APU engine and run under load until engine and generator assembly are free from residual moisture in
or about unit.
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I-20 SERVICE AFTER DEEP WATER FORDING
NOTE
Procedures in this section should be performed as soon as possible after landing, or when tactical
situation permits.
1
Inspect for water entry.
a. Engine and transmission.
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