TM 9-2350-287-10DRIVING THE VEHICLEWARNINGl Brake vehicle to prevent vehicle speed from overrunningengine speed. If vehicle speed overruns engine speed, youwill not be able to downshift and may lose control of vehicle.l Drive carefully, especially if unfamiliar with vehicle. Avoidoversteering and speeding on hard pavement; you couldlose control of vehicle.l Be sure driver’s and commander’s hatches are locked ineither the opened or closed position. To avoid injury topersonnel, secure upper and lower rear doors, personnel sidedoors, and all other covers in closed position before moving.l Make sure charge canisters, projectiles, fuses, and all otherstowed items are securely restrained before moving vehicle.l Never move vehicle without first receiving a signal from theammunition team chief that all crew members are seated andthat stowed items are secured. Always use seatbelts whiletraveling.l For the safety of personnel in the area when backing up,position two ground guides who can clearly see each other;one should be able to see the driver and the other should beable to see the area behind the vehicle. If necessary, one on-board guide, using a CVC helmet, can direct the vehicleusing VIC 1 intercommunication with driver.CAUTIONl Do not leave vehicle unattended while engine is running.l When starting on a hill, depress brake and place transmissionin first gear. Increase engine speed and release brake.l Do not hold vehicle on an incline by using accelerator.Transmission overheating will result.l Do not coast when descending grades; instead, downshifttransmission.l Observe overhead and side clearances. When turning vehicle,allow ample clearance for corners of vehicle. When makingsharp turns, shift to first or second gear.l If vehicle throws a track, do not use the brake to stop;instead, stop accelerating and coast to a stop.Change 12-95
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