SAFE OPERATION 93
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Driving through Water
Avoid driving throug
h water whenever it is possi-
ble. When driving across shallow water, choose a
location to enter and exit the water where the banks
are not to o steep or sl
ippery. Check before entering
for rocks, holes or other obstacles which may cause
you to overturn or become stuck or submerged.
Observe the followi
ng rules for operating the vehi-
cleinwater.
A. Axle Cap
WARNING
Operating the vehicle in rivers or streams
where water is flowing quickly can cause the
tires to lose traction and allow the vehicle
to be swept into the current. Never operate
the ve hicle in fast-f lowing water or in w ater
deeper than the bottom edge of the axle
caps.
After prolonged exposure to water, the wheel bear-
ings may require lubrication or replacement.
Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it has been ex-
posed to salt water or operated in muddy conditions.
WARNING
Wet brakes provide greatly reduced effi-
ciency and could lead to an accident and
injury. After o
peration in water, always apply
the brakes long enough for friction to dry the
linings. Also, the brake that gets wet may
wear out faster
. Check for brake wear more
frequently if the vehicle is used in wat er.
Remember
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Avoid driving through wat er when e ve r possib le.
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Don’t drive
in deep and fast moving water.
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Dry out the brakes.