C10, TM 9-2350-230-12
TABLE 2-4. AMPHIBIOUS OPERATION - CONTINUED
STEP
PROCEDURE
REFERENCE
STOPPING THE VEHICLE IN WATER
9
Release accelerator pedal and apply brake to stop tracks
10
Move transmission shift lever to R2 (reverse) position. Release brake
and gently accelerate.
NOTE. Vehicle should be stopped when traveling in reverse in same
manner, except shift lever is moved to 1st (ow) position.
11
Release accelerator pedal when forward motion of vehicle is stopped;
move transmission shift lever to N (neutral) position.
LEAVING WATER
12
Approach bank squarely, ease up on accelerator pedal to reduce track
speed allowing vehicle to coast until tracks. contact solid ground.
13
Return water steer lever to LAND position and proceed to land in 1st
(low) range.
mushy banks or steep slopes where vehicle may mire or stall.
14
Stop vehicle when clear of water and on firm footing. Clear tracks and
wheels of any debris.
15
Turn bilge pumps off when all water has been removed from vehicle and
stop engine. When required, driver's escape hatch may be loosened
sufficiently to break seal and allow residual water to drain from
vehicle.
15. 1
Install front bilge pump outlet covers
16
Retract surfboard and barrier
2-11, 12,
& 2-12. 1
WARNING: Pull hands clear immediately after releasing quick-
release surfboard, effective vehicle serial no. 70.
17
Inspect suspension components and any other vehicle components,
which may have been immersed or sprayed while swimming vehicle,
for water contamination. Service according to LO 9-2350-230-12.
CAUTION: If vehicle has been submerged, retrieve vehicle,
remove hull access plugs and driver's escape hatch, and
immediately evacuate vehicle to appropriate supporting main-
tenance area for servicing, prior to any operation of vehicle
components.
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