Mudd-Ox FORT MAC 85 HP, Owner'S Manual

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Water Operation Cont.
Driving
Mudd-Ox Fort Mac equipped with chevron tracks can paddle through the water. Use partial throttle. Full throttle will not increase speed,
only turbulence. The turning radius is greatly increased compared to land operation, meaning it will take more room to complete a turn on
water compared to land operation. Allow plenty of room to turn the vehicle around. Avoid leaning in the vehicle to prevent improper weight
distribution.
Obstacles
Always lookout for obstacles and debris in the water. It is important to not puncture the Mudd-Ox lower tub. Locate and understand oper-
ation of the bilge pump. If your vehicle is not equipped with a bilge pump, do so immediately.
Exiting Water
Locate hard-packed shoreline at a 25 degree angle or less. Point the Mudd-Ox straight. Slowly and gently drive the vehicle out of the water.
Too much throttle will cause the tires to dig into the shore, and not drive the vehicle out. If the vehicle begins to exit at an angle, reverse and
point it straight again. After exiting the water, remove floor pans and check for any water in the lower tub. Remove drain plugs if necessary,
then reinstall. See Figure-1.
• Bring a paddle in case of emergency.
• Never venture into water without a safety crew on shore.
• Keep a bucket in the vehicle for draining water.
• Equip the vehicle with a winch.
• Keep electronic devices in a floating storage unit.
• Inform others of your expected return time.
• Bring a satellite cell phone.
Drain Plugs
Figure-1