STOPPING THE VEHICLE

DRIVING OVER ROUGH, SOFT, OR HILLY TERRAlN

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TM 9-2350-287-10 STOPPING THE VEHICLE 1. Release accelerator pedal (1) and slowly depress brake pedal (2) until vehicle stops. NOTE Before applying the service brake while on steep slopes (greater than 20 percent), adjust the driver’s seat so you can apply maximum leverage to the brake. 2. With brake pedal (1) depressed, shift transmission selector lever (3) into neutral and pull parking BRAKE LOCK handle (4) out and down. Release brake pedal (1). If stopping on a steep slope, press on brake pedal (1) after pulling BRAKELOCK handle (4) out and down. CAUTION Failure to perform steps 3 and 4 before shutting down engine may result in engine damage. 3. Set throttle control lever (5) to run engine at 1000-1200 rpm on tachometer. Run engine at this speed for 3-5 minutes or until coolant temperature measures 185°F or less. 4. Set throttle control lever (5) forward to return engine to normal idle (550-600 rpm). Idle 1-3 minutes before stopping engine. Change 1 2-99

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