TM9-2320-361-10 2-52. OPERATION OF FORDING (DEEPWATER) KIT (Contd) (4) Maintain constant vehicle speed while fording. Try to exit water in area with gentle slope. (5) Move fording valve control lever (5) to the right immediately upon leaving water. WARNING Do not rely on service brakes until they dry after fording operation. Continue to apply brakes until uneven braking ceases. Failure to do this may result in injury or death to personnel. d. After Fording Operation. (1) Stop vehicle (refer to para. 2-17) on firm, level surface and disengage front wheel drive (4) (refer to para. 2-4). (2) Remove flywheel housing drainplug (3) from flywheel drainport (1). Install flywheel housing drainplug (3) in storage boss (2). CAUTION All parts of vehicle that were in contact with salt water during fording operation must be washed with fresh water as soon as possible. Failure to do this may result in corrosion damage to equipment. (3) Use fresh water to wash all parts of vehicle that were in contact with salt water during fording operation. (4) Notify your supervisor to service vehicle as soon as possible. 2-53. OPERATION OF PERSONNEL HEATER (HOT WATER) NOTE The personnel heater (hot water) kit is effective in temperatures down to -25°F (-32°C). Colder temperatures require use of arctic winterization kit. Start engine (refer to para. 2-14 or 2-15), allow temperature to reach normal operating range (refer to table 1-10), and turn HI-LO switch (6) to LO. Ajust air control knob (7) and defroster control knob (8) all necessary. 2-211