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TM 9-2320-270-10
UNUSUAL TERRAIN - CONTINUED
Salt Water Areas
Operation in salt water areas will cause rapid rusting and corrosion of metal parts, The follow-
ing procedures will help slow the rust and corrosion process:
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Wash M911 Truck Tractor thoroughly with fresh water after operation.
Dry off standing water.
Lubricate often (See LO 9-2320-270-12).
Apply lubricant to unpainted surfaces.
FORDING
Before Fording use the following procedure and TM 9-238, Deepwater Fording of Ordnance
Material.
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Check water body bottom surface condition.
Make sure bottom surface is hard enough to allow fording at no more than 28 inches
(66 cm).
If bottom surface is too soft, do not ford.
Make sure engine is operating properly.
Move INTER-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK/UNLOCK control (1) to LOCK position
to engage driveline locking system. Return control (1) to center position when locked.
Put auxiliary transmission shift lever (2) in LOW RANGE.
Put main transmission shift lever (3) in 1 position.
6. Ford at speed of 3 to 4 mph.
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