Sand - TM-9-2320-273-100161

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MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK CAN CLEAR ANY GROUND OBSTRUCTIONS LIKE

STUMPS OR ROCKS BEFORE YOU DRlVE OVER THEM. Such objects can damage

components underneath the truck. Try to avoid low hanging limbs which might cause

damage.

If you must drive over very rocky terrain, BE SURE YOU HAVE A SPARE WHEEL

AND TIRE (M915 and M916), if possible, since there will be a greater chance of

tire punctures.

Before you enter mud or other soft surfaces, check the conditions, and SELECT

THE TRANSMISSION GEAR RANGE THAT YOU JUDGE APPROPRIATE TO

GET YOUR TRUCK THROUGH the area. Enter the soft area at a medium speed

for the gear range you have selected.

MAINTAIN A STEADY PRESSURE ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL to keep your

truck rolling until you reach solid ground again. Do not accelerate to the point of

spinning the wheels.

IF YOUR TRUCK GETS STUCK, TRY TO PULLOUT SLOWLY IN A LOW

GEAR. YOU MAY HAVE TO PLACE BOARDS, BRUSH OR SIMILAR

MATERIALS UNDER TIRES TO PROVIDE TRACTION.

IF YOUR TRUCK IS NOT COUPLED TO A TRAILER, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO

USE THE WINCH TO HELP PULL THE TRUCK OUT. Attach winch cables to

another vehicle or another heavy, solid object that will not move under the load

you will be putting on it.

If you operate the M915 thru M920 in sand:

MAINTAIN STEADY, EVEN MOVEMENT WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN LOWER

GEAR RANGES. Try to keep your truck rolling without straining the engine and

power train.

If you get stuck, ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE to gain additional traction. Reduce

pressure in the front tires to 50 psi and reduce pressure in the rear tires to 45 psi.

After you have the truck out, inflate all tires to normal pressure.

IF THE TRUCK BOGS DOWN even though you have reduced tire pressure, PLACE

BOARDS, BRUSH, CANVAS, OR SIMILAR MATERIALS UNDER AND IN FRONT

OF TIRES AFTER SHOVELING A CLEAR PATH AHEAD OF EACH TIRE. This

should provide better traction.

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