TM 9-2330-285-14&P/TO 36A11-21-10-1
FORDING
Before Fording
1. Before entering water, check the bottom surface condition. If bottom surface is
too soft, do not ford.
After Fording
2. After coming out of water, apply the brake a few times to help dry out the brake
linings. Make sure that the dolly brakes are working properly before driving at
normal speeds.
3. Drain or dry all areas where water is lying.
4.
Lubricate all unpainted surfaces. See lubrication chart, page 4-2,
5. Dry all lubricating points and lubricate them. See lubrication chart, page 4-2.
OPERATION IN RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS
Inspect, clean, and lubricate inactive equipment often to stop rust and fungus.
OPERATION IN SANDY OR DUSTY AREAS
1. Clean, inspect, and lubricate more often in dusty or sandy areas.
2. Reduce tire inflation to 15 psi (102 kPa) for operation in beach and desert sand.
3. Be sure to return tire air pressure to normal after sand operation (50 psi/341 kPa).
OPERATION IN SNOW
Refer to FM 21-305 for special instructions on operations in snow.
OPERATION IN MUD
1.
Reduce tire inflation to 30 psi (205 kPa) while operating in soft mud, if practical,
2. If one or more wheels sink into the mud, you may need to jack up the mired wheel
and put planking or matting under it.
3. Clean off all mud after operation.