TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 PERFORM PRE-FORDING OPERATIONS 0042 00 THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS: Perform Pre-Fording Operations (page 0042 00-1). INITIAL SETUP: M a i n t e n a n c e L e v e l Operator T o o l s a n d S p e c i a l T o o l s Socket Wrench Adapter (WP 0082 00, Item 1) Socket Wrench Handle (WP 0082 00, Item 27) P e r s o n n e l R e q u i r e d Driver Crew E q u i p m e n t C o n d i t i o n Engine stopped (WP 0023 00), (WP 0024 00) Carrier blocked (WP 0038 00) PERFORM PRE-FORDING OPERATIONS WARNING Water will enter carrier during water operation when components are not properly installed. Carrier may sink, Death may result. Make sure all access covers, drain covers and drain plugs are in place, straight and tight. Be sure fuel filler cap is sealed. WARNING Personnel could be killed or injured if carrier moves with someone under it. Make sure engine is stopped, parking brake is set or steering levers locked, and carrier tracks blocked before crawling under carrier. NOTE Before fording carrier, make sure heater access cover, hull access cover, drain covers, or float valves, final drive drain plugs and fuel filler cap are in place and tight. Use socket wrench handle and adapter to check or install final drive drain plugs. 1. Remove lower hull access cover and inspect gasket. If gasket is missing or damaged, notify unit maintenance. Install access cover securely. 0042 00-1