TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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TM 9-2350-261-10 DRIVE CARRIER — Continued 0028 00 8. Accelerate as the carrier climbs a grade. Decelerate at the top of the grade and during descent. Use 1 range for 30% to 60% grades and 1-2 range for up to 30% grades. 9. Steer in a series of short turns on side slopes rather than one long even turn. This allows debris to feed out of the tracks. Use gear range 1 or 1-2. 10. Descend grades slowly. Shift to a lower range before starting down. Approach bottom cautiously to avoid digging. Use 1 range for 30% to 60% grades and 1-2 range for up to 30% grades. Do not use engine and transmission to hold carrier on a slope. 11. If any warning light comes on, stop engine (WP 0029 00) and troubleshoot problem (WP 0074 00). 0028 00-4