TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 DRIVE CARRIER (M548A3) — Continued 0021 00 16. To stop carrier, press down on brake pedal with smooth, gradual pressure. SELECT DRIVING RANGE NOTE Move the transmission shift controller sideways against its spring to guide it through the shift gates. 1. SL (steering lock) position range is for locking steering wheel in center position. Used during starting, idling and engine shut down. C A U T I O N Before shifting to R (reverse) position, stop carrier and let engine return to 600–650 rpm. C A U T I O N Avoid prolonged engine idling. This causes coolant temperature to drop below operating temperature and is detrimental to the life of the engine. Engine should be run at 1,000 to 1,200 rpm under no-load conditions for prolonged idle. 2. R RANGE (reverse) range is used for reversing the carrier in both water and on land. R range can also be used to slow the carrier when drifting forward. 0021 00-10