TM 9-2350-247-10
FORD WATER UP TO 40 INCHES DEEP
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Ford Water Up to 40 Inches Deep (page 0043 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Operator
Personnel Required
Driver
Crew
Equipment Condition
Engine stopped (WP 0023 00), (WP 0024 00)
Carrier blocked (WP 0038 00)
FORD WATER UP TO 40 INCHES DEEP
WARNING
Do not swim carrier. M548A1 and M548A3 carriers can ford water up to 40 inches deep.
However, these carriers do not swim. When water depth is unknown or deeper than 40 inches
(91 cm), do not attempt to ford stream. Carrier may sink and personnel could drown. See task:
(WP 0042 00).
WARNING
Personnel could be killed or injured if carrier moves with someone under it. Make sure engine
is stopped, parking brake set, and carrier tracks blocked before crawling under carrier.
WARNING
Personnel may drown if the carrier tips over or the water is deeper than 40 inches (91 cm).
Make sure everyone riding in the carrier knows how to get out in a hurry in case of an
emergency. Do not wear seat belts while in the water.
1.
Check bilge pump operation (WP 0073 00).
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