TM 5-3805-294-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
FORDING THE HYEX
INITIAL SETUP:
References
FORDING
CAUTION
Do not ford water unless depth is known. Water deeper than 40.0 in. (1.0 m) may enter
machine systems and damage operating components. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
NOTE
Use travel control levers during fording operations to maintain better control of machine
speed.
1.
Ensure bottom at fording site is firm enough that 40 in. (1 m) maximum fording depth will not be exceeded and
machine will not become mired.
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Figure 1.
Fording Line.
2.
Ensure that engine is operating normally and is at normal operating temperature.
3.
Move pilot shutoff lever (Figure 2, Item 1) to unlocked (down) position.