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DEEP WATER FORDING KIT -- CONTINUED
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SERVICE AFTER DEEP WATER FORDING
NOTE
The following procedures should be performed as soon
as possible after fording or when tactical situation per-
mits.
1. Inspect For Water Entry
a. Engine and transmission:
Check the lubricant in the engine and transmission for evidence of water.
If there is evidence that water has entered these units, drain, flush and refill, including replacing the filters,
with the correct lubricants. (TM 9--2350--292--10 and WP 0187 00).
b. Air cleaner intake assemblies:
Check the air cleaner intake assemblies for evidence of water.
If water is found, clean and service air cleaner assemblies (TM 9--2350--292--10).
c. Batteries:
Check the quantity of electrolyte and the specific gravity reading of the batteries (TM 9--2350--292--10).
Service batteries, as necessary, if water has entered them.
2. Service Armament
Refer to TM 9--1005--213--10 and FM 23--65 for maintenance and lubrication services for the caliber .50 machine gun.
3. Lubrication
Lubricate vehicle in accordance with Lubrication Instructions (TM 9--2350--292--10 and WP 0187 00).
4. Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (TM 9--2350--292--10 or WP 0187 00).
5. Wash and Clean
NOTE
While washing vehicle, do not permit water to enter the
engine exhaust and air intake pipes.
a. If vehicle was forded in salt water, wash vehicle thoroughly in clean water.
b. Clean out the hull and clean exposed surfaces of unpainted metal and touch up with paint as required.
NOTE
Emphasis should be placed upon the need for regular
inspection, particularly of switches, relays and similar
equipment, to guard against possible after effects of sub-
mersion, such as corrosion and fusion of contact points.
6. Install two access covers, gaskets and mounting hardware on hull under engine compartment (WP 0434 00).
INSTALLATION OF SUBFLOOR PLATES, ENGINE DECK GRILLES AND ENGINE DECK DOORS.
1. Install any subfloor plates (WP 0454 00) previously removed and not reinstalled.
2. Install any engine deck grilles (TM 9--2350--292--10) previously removed and not reinstalled.
3. Install or close any engine deck doors (TM 9--2350--292--10) previously removed or opened and not reinstalled or
closed.
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