TM 9-2330-267-14&P
2-19. OPERATION IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS.
a. Inspect, clean, and lubricate frequently when operating in dusty or sandy areas. Refer to Chapter 3,
Section I for proper lubrication instructions.
b. Ensure that no dust or sand enters exposed mechanisms or lubrication fittings during Inspections and
repair operations. Cover exposed parts with tarpaulins or other suitable cover during disassembly and assembly.
c. When beginning operations in dusty or sandy areas, remove Iubricants from exposed components such as
landing gear, if tactical situation permits. Grease and oil will cause dust and sand to accumulate. This will cause
grease and sand to act as an abrasive which will cause rapid wear.
2-20. FORDING.
a. Refer to towing vehicle operating instructions for information on fording operations. Towing vehicle
instructions are also applicable to the trailer.
b. Refer to TM 9-238 for instruction on deepwater fording and deepwater fording kits.
c. Fording depth of water tank trailer is limited to manhole cover. If properly sealed, fording depth limit is to the
towing vehicle depth.
d. Immediately after trailer is towed from water, if tactical situation permits, perform the following services:
(1) Notify organizational maintenance to remove wheel and rim assemblies and thoroughly clean with
cleaning compound (Item 5, Appendix E). Dry all working components of the handbrakes and wheel bearings.
Lubricate handbrakes and underbody (Chapter 3, Section l).
(2) Saltwater immersion greatly increases rusting and corrosion, especially on unpainted surfaces.
Remove all traces of saltwater and salt deposits from all areas of the trailer. Apply lubricating oil (Item 14, Appendix E).
Notify organizational maintenance that complete disassembly and assembly may be needed.
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