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2-37. DEEP WATER FORDING OPERATION
a. General. The deep water fording kit allows M998 series vehicles to ford water up to 60 in. (152 cm)
deep.
CAUTION
Never attempt deep water fording unless water depth is known to be 60 in. (152
cm) or less, and bottom is known to be hard. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 kph) during
fording operation. Damage to vehicle will result.
b. Before Operation.
NOTE
Retain all parts removed for reuse.
(1)
Raise and secure hood (para. 3-8).
(2)
Loosen clamp (3) and remove weathercap (2) and clamp (3) from shield (12).
(3)
Remove three capscrews (16), washers (15), and shield (12) from cowling (10). Stow shield (12).
(4)
Install intake assembly vent tube (8) on air intake assembly (1) with two clips (14) and screws (13).
(5)
Install air intake assembly (1) and clamp (9) into cowling (10) and tighten clamp (9).
(6)
Connect fuel tank vent line (11) to intake assembly vent tube (8).
(7)
Install air intake assembly (1) on windshield mounting bracket (6) with washer (5), capscrew (4),
washer (5), and nut (7).
(8)
Install clamp (3) and weathercap (2) on air intake assembly (1) and tighten clamp (3).
(9)
Ensure that rubber cap (18) on the bottom of air cleaner body (17) is secure.
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