TM 9-2320-269-10
FORDING - CONTINUED
During Fording
1.
Enter the stream bed at a right or left angle. Do not approach direct on, unless necessary.
2.
Ford at speeds of 3 to 4 mph (4.8 to 6.4 km/h).
3.
Keep the cab doors open, in event you must suddenly leave the truck.
4.
When the truck emerges from the water, apply the brakes while moving to dry the brake shoes out. Make
sure brakes work properly before resuming normal operations.
After Fording
NOTE
During fording, water may enter your truck or its components. You must make sure that any accumulated
water is removed before causing damage to truck systems, or equipment.
1.
As soon as possible, after fording, check your truck as follows:
a.
Let engine run to drive out any accumulated water.
b.
Drain or dry any areas where water is accumulated.
c.
Check each fluid system for evidence of water contamination. If you find water in any one of the
systems, notify organizational maintenance to drain and refill the systems.
d.
Refer to LO 9-2320-269-12, notify organizational maintenance that an after fording lubrication is
required.
2.
If necessary, notify organizational maintenance of any service or repairs your truck requires before you return
it to normal service.
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