TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF DRIVER’S CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS — Continued 0004 00 0004 00-10 SL (STEERING LOCK) POSITION – Locks steering wheel in center position. Used during starting, idling and engine shut down. R (REVERSE) POSITION – Used for backing the carrier on land or in the water. Table 10. DRIVER’S CONTROLS - M548A3 (Continued) PV (PIVOT VEHICLE) POSITION - Used to turn carrier on its own center. KEY RANGE 1-4 – Used to drive carrier in normal forward operation. RANGE 1-3 – Used when climbing or going down slight grades, driving cross country at high speeds, and driving on roads at moderate speeds. CONTROL OR INDICATOR FUNCTION RANGE 1-2 – Used when climbing or going down medium grades, driving cross country at slow speeds, and while in the water. RANGE 1 – Used when climbing or going down steep grades and when entering or leaving water; This range provides maximum traction, low speed maneuvering, and engine braking. TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROLLER Selects driving RANGE of automatic transmission.