TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 TOW START DISABLED CARRIER (M548A1) — Continued 0051 00 WARNING Never touch the lock button while your carrier is moving. If you lock up the steering while moving, you could damage the carrier and hurt yourself as well. 4. Move out. Find a straight, flat stretch of road or ground and have the tow vehicle pull you at 20-25 mph (32-40 km/hr). When you get up to about 20 mph (32 km/hr), put the transmission range selector in 1-3 position and press the accelerator down about halfway. NOTE Don’t leave the transmission range selector in any driving range for more than about 5 seconds under tow. If the engine doesn’t start, shift back to N range and let the transmission rest for a few seconds. 5. When your engine starts, move the transmission range selector to N range and signal the towing driver to stop. If you don’t get a start in three tries, stop and troubleshoot your engine (WP 0055 00). END OF TASK 0051 00-4