STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE

TM 9-2320-386-10

2-15. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION (Contd)

CAUTION

Do not apply constant pressure to service brake pedal when going

down a steep grade. Doing this may result in overheated brake linings.

j. When driving vehicle down steep grades, transmission may be shifted into a

lower gear to slow vehicle. Pump service brake pedal (1) as necessary to control

vehicle speed.

2-16. STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE

a. Release accelerator pedal (2).

b. Depress service brake pedal (1) evenly until vehicle comes to a complete stop.

CAUTION

If brakes fail, shift transmission into low range and pump brakes

until vehicle comes to a stop.

c. Allow engine speed to drop to idle (750-850 rpm) as shown on tachometer (7).

d. Place transmission gearshift lever (3) in NEUTRAL position.

e. Pull parking brake lever (4) up to apply parking brake.

f. Chock vehicle. On level ground set chocks in front of and behind wheels. If

vehicle is parked on a slope, place both chocks on the downhill side.

g. When level ground is not available, park vehicle on a slope with the least

grade and face vehicle in the ascending direction.

CAUTION

Allow engine to cool at idle speed for five minutes after operation.

Failure to do this may result in damage to engine and turbocharg-

er.

Ensure engine has achieved an operating temperature of 160F

(71C) for at least fifteen minutes before shutdown.

h. Turn off CTIS by holding OFF button for two seconds on ECU (8).