TM-9-2320-366-10-1 MTV Operator Manual M1083 Series - Volume 1 Download

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TM 9-2320-366-10-1 WARNING Do not straddle or drive on sides of sand mounds. Loose sand will not support vehicle on steep slopes. Avoid driving diagonally across a hill. Vehicle may roll over. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. WARNING Brake pedal must be held down and personnel kept clear of vehicle path while WTEC II Transmission ECU Pushbutton Shift Selector (TEPSS) or WTEC III transmission Pushbutton Shift Selector (TPSS) is in DRIVE. Transmission will sometimes shift into third gear when in cold operation. Transmission will shift into second when engine reaches operating temperature (165° F (74°C) on WATER TEMP gage) causing the vehicle to lurch or move forward. The vehicle cannot move if SYSTEM PARK is engaged and the brake pedal is held down. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. WARNING Do not leave vehicle at any time without first returning HAND THROTTLE lever to full down position and placing transmission to Neutral. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. WARNING The engine must be shut down prior to exhaust restrictor removal. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. WARNING Do not handle exhaust restrictor or tailpipe with bare hands. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. WARNING Towing vehicle and disabled vehicle must have parking brakes applied before connecting/disconnecting towbar. Vehicle may roll into each other. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel. Change 1 k