SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION

OPERATION OF DRIVING LIGHTS AND DOME LIGHTS

TM-9-2350-267-10 Carrier Personnel Full Tracked Armored M113A2 2350-01-068-4077 Carrier Command Post Light Tracked M577A2 2350-01-068-4089 Manual
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TM 9-2350-267-10 SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION The transmission is equipped with shift inhibitor which restricts movement of shift lever. This prevents downshifting of transmission until vehicle speed drops within correct operating limits for desired gear range. While downshifting, always brake vehicle to prevent vehicle speed from overrun- ning engine speed. NOTE Always shift to a lower transmission gear range when engine RPM is less than 1725. CAUTION Never descend an incline with transmission In neutral. Do not hold vehicle on incline with transmission In gear; instead, lock brake and shift transmission to neutral. NEUTRAL (N) should be used when: l l l Vehicle is stopped or parked. Engine is being started or shut down. Idling. FIRST GEAR (1) should be used when: l l Setting vehicle in forward motion during field operation; upshift to higher gear when vehicle speed per- mits. Ascending or descending steep grades and on soft, muddy or rough terrain. l Making short, forward radius turns. Short radius turns on hard surfaces should be initiated from a standstill. Top speed is 6 mph. 2-90

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