TM-9-2320-387-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download
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TM 9-2320-387-10 2-68 Change 1 .WARNING. Vehicle speed must be reduced consistent with weather and road/ terrain conditions. Obstacles such as stumps and boulders must be avoided. Failure to use basic safe driving techniques/skills may result in injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment. j. Operators are reminded to observe basic safe driving techniques/skills when operating the vehicle, especially when transporting personnel. a. Release accelerator pedal (5). b. Depress service brake pedal (6) to bring vehicle to a gradual stop. .WARNING. • Never use the transmission shift lever in place of the parking brake. Set the parking brake. Make sure the transmission shift lever is in the P (park) position and transfer case shift lever is NOT in the N (neutral) position. Damage to equipment and injury to personnel may occur if these instructions are not followed. • Chock blocks shall be used when parking a vehicle with inoperative parking brakes, in extreme cold conditions, parking on inclines, or whenever and wherever maintenance is being performed. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. NOTE To apply parking brake, grasp handle firmly, and pull upward until handle is locked in a straight-up position. c. Once vehicle is completely stopped, apply parking brake lever (4). d. Move transmission shift lever (3) to P (park). e. Turn light switch (7) to OFF. f. Place rotary switch (1) to ENG STOP. NOTE If there is engine run-on, pinch the fuel return line with your fingers or a pair of pliers to stop the engine. Notify unit maintenance. g. Lock steering wheel with cable (2), and chock wheels if tactical situation permits. 2-14. STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE 2-13. PLACING VEHICLE IN MOTION (Cont’d)