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 (M548A3) — Continued 0052 00 WARNING If tow start handle is not pulled out before carrier begins to move, the engine could start in reverse causing damage to carrier and injury to personnel. C A U T I O N Do not tow a disabled carrier backward for a distance greater than 1/4 mile (0.4 km), or a speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). Serious damage to transmission will result. NOTE Carrier must be towed between 7 mph (11 km/h) and 14 mph (22 km/h) to start engine. If tow start handle is released during tow, transmission will drop out of second gear lockup and engine will not turn over. 7. Open cover and pull tow start handle to engage transmission in second gear lockup. Signal driver of tow carrier to start. 8. Hold tow start handle while carrier is being towed. 9. After engine starts, release tow start handle and close cover. Place transmission shift controller in SL (steering lock) and signal driver of tow carrier to stop. END OF TASK 0052 00-4