TM 10-3930-641-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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OPERATE MACHINE - CONTINUED
2.
Driving RTCH.
WARNING
DO NOT move machine if LOW PRESS BRAKE light is flashing on and off. Shut down engine and report
problem.
a.
Press and hold right brake pedal.
NOTE
If transmission is placed in gear with parking brake on, park brake on indicator light will come on and a
warning buzzer will sound.
b.
Push parking brake control knob in to release parking brake.
c.
Move transmission range selector to desired direction of travel.
d.
Rotate transmission range selector to desired speed:
(1)
Low ranges for extra power.
(2)
High ranges for faster speed.
e.
Release right brake pedal.
NOTE
During operation, watch gauges and indicators often. All gauges must indicate in normal range and all
indicators must operate properly.
Operate under a light load for the first five minutes.
f.
Press accelerator pedal to move machine faster. Release accelerator pedal and machine will resume governed
speed.
g.
Upshift one position at a time as engine and ground speeds increase.
h.
Downshift one position at a time while at the same time reducing machine speed with service brake applications.
3.
Steering RTCH.
WARNING
Drive carefully, alertly, and at an appropriate speed for road conditions. Remember that machine has articu-
lated frame steering and will require special handling.
a.
Operator controls machine direction using steering wheel.
b.
Become familiar with steering characteristics of machine before attempting maneuvers in limited space. Avoid
oversteering.
c.
In the event of steering system failure, perform the following:
(1)
Stop machine in a safe location.
(2)
Apply parking/emergency brake.
(3)
Shut down engine and troubleshoot malfunction.
(4)
DO NOT operate machine until problem has been corrected.
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