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OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS—Continued
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OPERATION IN MUD AND SNOW—Continued
3.
Immediately after operation in mud, thoroughly clean and inspect if tactical situation permits.
FORDING
1.
Instructions for fording operations for towing vehicle also apply to trailer.
2.
Refer to TM 9-238 for instructions on deep-water fording and deep-fording kits.
3.
Fording depth of trailer is limited to fording depth limit of cargo or towing vehicle, whichever is lower.
4.
After fording operations, perform following services immediately, if tactical situation permits:
WARNING
Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful t o
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and
use in a well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
a.
Notify Organizational maintenance to remove wheel and rim assemblies and clean them
thoroughly with cleaning compound (Item 10, WP 0060 00). Dry all working components of
brakes and wheel bearings. Lubricate in accordance with WP 0023 00.
b.
Immersion in salt water greatly increases rusting and corrosion, especially on unpainted
surfaces. Remove all traces of saltwater from trailer. Apply lubricating oil (Item 7, WP 0060 00).
Notify Organizational maintenance that complete disassembly/assembly may be needed.
5.
Notify Organizational maintenance to clean wheel bearings and hand pack with lubricant specified in
WP 0023 00 after each submersion.
