TM 9-2330-386-14&P
2-28 FORDING.
CAUTION
Do not exceed fording depth of 18 inches or damage to the
equipment may result.
a. Before Fording.
(1) Before entering water, check bottom surface conditions. If bottom surface
is too soft, do not ford.
(2) Protect cables and terminals by spraying with ignition insulation
compound.
b. After Fording.
( 1 ) A f t e r c o m i n g o u t o f w a t e r , a p p l y brakes a few times to help dry out brake
linings. Make sure semitrailer brakes are working before driving at normal
speeds.
(2) Drain or dry all areas where water has collected.
(3) Lubricate all unpainted surfaces. See lubrication chart, page 3-2.
(4) Drain and refill axle ends with lubricant as specified on the lubrication
c h a r t , page 3-2, after e a c h s u b m e r s i o n .
(5) Dry all lubrication points and lubricate as specified on the lubrication
chart, page 3-2.
2-29 OPERATION WITH AIR BRAKE FAILURE (CAGING SPRING BRAKE CRAMBERS).
WARNING
This is an emergency procedure. Use this procedure only
to move the semitrailer off the traveled portion of the
road when a brake line or other part fails, causing loss
Always block wheels with wheel chocks before caging
(manually releasing) spring brakes.
C a g e d spring in bottom chamber is under 2,500 pounds of
t e n s i o n . Use extreme care when performing maintenance. Do
not position yourself in front of, or in line with the
s p r i n g b r a k e a s s e m b l y . P e r f o r m necessary maintenance from
the side. Read all manufacturer's warning labels before
caging. Inspect clamp bands, castings, and fasteners for
e x t e r n a l damage. If damage to these items is evident, do
not attempt caging procedure. Notify organizational
maintenance immediately. Failure to observe this warning
could result in serious personal injury.
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