PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION

TM 9-2320-386-10

2-15. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION

a. Ensure front winch, tools, and auxiliary equipment are locked and stowed for

travel.

b. Start engine (paras. 2-12 and 2-13).

c. Set light switch (2) to desired position (para. 2-24).

NOTE

When going forward on upgrade terrain, or reverse on downgrade

terrain, do not release parking brake until transmission is engaged.

During vehicle operation on extreme slopes, the operator may

experience loping or hunting idle and an oil pressure drop to 5-8 psi

(35-55 kPa) when engine speed falls within a 700-900 RPM range.

Though not desirable, these sudden drops in engine performance

are normal and will not cause damage to the engine.

d. Push parking brake lever (5) down to release parking brake.

e. Check ECU (1) for correct pressure setting (para. 2-19).

f. Place transmission gearshift lever (3) in DRIVE or REVERSE positions, as

desired.

g. Depress accelerator pedal (6) to increase vehicle speed.

CAUTION

Do not allow engine speed to exceed 2700 rpm as shown on

tachometer in any transmission gearshift lever position.

Do not downshift transmission gearshift lever more than one posi-

tion at a time.

When shifting from 2 (second) position to 1 (first) position, or

from NEUTRAL position to REVERSE position, vehicle must be

brought to a complete stop. Failure to do this may result in

damage to transmission.

When down-shifting, vehicle speed must not exceed speed of next

lower gear as shown on data plate. Doing this may result in

damage to transmission.