TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR’S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS — Continued 0004 00 0004 00-13 Change 3 Selects driving RANGE of automatic transmission. 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 CONTROLLER RANGE 1-2 - Used when climbing or going down medium grades, driving cross country at slow speeds, and while in the water. RANGE 1-3 - Used when climbing or going down slight grades, driving cross country at high speeds, and driving on roads at moderate speeds. SL (STEERING LOCK) POSITION - Locks steering wheel in center position. Used during starting, idling and engine shut down. FUNCTION RANGE 1-4 - Used to drive carrier in normal forward operation. CONTROL OR INDICATOR PV (PIVOT VEHICLE) POSITION - Used to turn carrier on its own center. KEY Table 6. ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER R (REVERSE) POSITION - Used for backing the carrier on land or in the water.