TM 9-2350-247-10OPERATE CARRIER OVER ROUGH TERRAIN — Continued 0045 00DRIVE CARRIER ON SNOW, ICE, OR MUDCAUTIONSharp turns on snow, ice, or mud can cause carrier to throw a track. Make a series of smallwide turns instead of one sharp turn.NOTEIf you operate often in snow, ice, mud, or heavy brush, have unit maintenance remove the trackshrouds.Do not drive on snow-covered grades unless you have to. If you do, go as straight up and downthe slope as you can.1. Use a low transmission range that moves carrier smoothly without digging in. Drive slowly to avoid skidding.2. Slow carrier smoothly before making a turn.3. If carrier breaks through crest of deep snow or soft soil, steer carrier straight to get back on crest.PARK CARRIER ON SNOW, ICE, OR MUD1. If possible, stop carrier on firm surface.2. When mission is completed, park carrier in a sheltered area with front of carrier faced away from the wind.3. Clear snow, ice, and mud off road wheels and tracks after parking.4. If carrier is parked in low area where water may freeze under tracks, put brush or branches under tracks.END OF TASK0045 00-5/6 blank
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