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TM-9-2350-261-10 Recovery Vehicle Full Tracked: Medium M88A1 NSN 2350-00-122-6826 Winch Power Takeoff and Hoist System Manual
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10. Turn MASTER SWITCH ON. WARNING Carrier can sink during water o p- erations when bilge pumps do not work. Person- nel can be killed. Do not attempt water operations w h e n b i l g e p u m p s d o n ot operate. 11. Check operation of bilge pumps: a. Turn BILGE PUMPS switch ON. b. c. d. TM 9-2350-261-10 Check that front and rear bilge pump indicator lights are ON. Observe bilge pump outlets for discharge of water if present in carrier bilges. Check sight glass. NOTE If carrier bilges are dry, test bilge pumps using alternate air method. Do not enter water until bilge pumps have been turned on and are operational. ALTERNATE AIR METHOD 12. Check operation of bilge pumps: a. b. Place your hand over bilge pump outlets and feel for a stream of air. If air is not present, repeat step 6. Turn BILGE PUMPS switch OFF. GO TO NEXT PAGE

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