Driving Vehicle on Roads

TM 9-2320-386-10

2-37. OPERATION IN DEEP MUD (Contd)

CAUTION

Do not attempt to jump vehicle out of deep mud with quick trans-

mission gear changes. Doing this may result in damage to equip-

ment.

(6) If vehicle becomes stuck in deep mud, use second vehicle with winch for

recovery operation (para. 2-18).

d. Driving Vehicle on Roads.

.WARNING.

Do not operate vehicle on wet, smooth roads with lowered tire

inflation. Do not operate vehicle at too great a speed for road con-

ditions. Low tire inflation or excessive speeds may cause loss of

vehicle control on wet, smooth roads resulting in injury or death

to personnel.

(1) Perform steps in task c, as necessary.

(2) Approach large water-filled chuckholes with caution. Chuckhole depth is

difficult to determine, and vehicle may become stuck.

e. After Operation.

(1) Wash all mud from vehicle as soon as possible, before it has time to dry

and harden.

(2) If vehicle front winch was used, clean (table 2-1) and lubricate (table 2-2).

(3) Perform "after operation" PMCS (table 2-2).

2-38. FORDING OPERATION

CAUTION

Never attempt to cross water deeper than 30 in. (76 cm) unless

fording (deepwater) kit is installed. Doing this may result in dam-

age to components.

a. To ford water more than 30 in. (76 cm) in depth, refer to para. 2-46.

b. If vehicle is accidentally submerged in water deeper than 30 in. (76 cm):

(1) Recover vehicle using second vehicle with front winch (para. 2-18).

(2) Notify unit maintenance.

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