10. Turn MASTER SWITCH ON.WARNINGCarrier can sinkduring water o p-erationswhenbilge pumps donot work. Person-nel can be killed.Do not attempt water operationsw h e n b i l g e p u m p s d o n otoperate.11. Check operation of bilge pumps:a. Turn BILGE PUMPS switchON.b.c.d.TM 9-2350-261-10Check that front and rearbilge pump indicator lightsare ON.Observe bilge pump outletsfor discharge of water ifpresent in carrier bilges.Check sight glass.NOTEIf carrier bilges are dry, testbilge pumps using alternate airmethod. Do not enter wateruntil bilge pumps have beenturned on and are operational.ALTERNATE AIR METHOD12. Check operation of bilge pumps:a.b.Place your hand over bilgepump outlets and feel for astream of air. If air is notpresent, repeat step 6.Turn BILGE PUMPS switchOFF.GO TO NEXT PAGE
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