TM 9-2350-247-10DRIVE CARRIER (M548A3) — Continued 0021 00WARNINGCarrier operation during hot weather may result in heat stress to crew members. Crewmembers should limit their exposure to high temperature and humidity based on TB Med 507,using PHEL chart (Appendix C) curve as a guide.WARNINGSticking or failed linkage can cause carrier crash. Personnel can be killed or injured. Ifaccelerator pedal does not operate smoothly, or engine does not return to idle when acceleratorpedal is released, do not drive carrier.WARNINGDo not attempt to change carrier forward or reverse movement by shifting until carrier comesto a complete stop. Above 4 mph (6 km/hr), if you attempt to shift into reverse (or forward), thecarrier will continue in the direction you are moving when you attempted to make the change.Failure to follow the above instructions could result in injury or death to personnel anddestruction of equipment or property.CAUTIONThe crossdrive transmission in the M548A3 is designed not to change direction of movement atspeeds above 4 mph (6 km/hr). If you attempt to shift into reverse while moving forward, above4 mph (6 km/hr), the transmission will not go into reverse even with the transmission shiftcontroller set to "R“ (reverse), and the carrier will continue to move forward when youaccelerate. Likewise, if you attempt to shift into a forward gear while moving above 4 mph (6km/hr) in reverse, the carrier will continue to move in reverse when you accelerate.1. Make sure cab and cargo compartment doors are closed and latched. Have all personnel fasten their seat belts.2. START ENGINE (WP 0014 00).0021 00-5
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