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7. Accelerate as the carrier climbs a
grade. Decelerate at the top of
the grade and during descent.
Use 1 range for 30% to 60%
grades and 1-2 range for up to
30% grades.
10. If any warning light comes on,
stop engine (page 2-184).
Troubleshooting (page 3-2).
a. Steer in a series of short turns
on side slopes rather than one
long even turn. This allows
debris to feed out of the tracks.
use gear range 1 or 1-2.
9. Descend grades slowly. Shift to a
lower range before starting down.
Approach bottom cautiously to
avoid digging. Use 1 range for
30% to 60% grades and 1-2
range for up to 30% grades. Do
not use engine and transmission
to hold carrier on a slope.
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