TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 DRIVE CARRIER — Continued 0023 00 C A U T I O N Avoid engine wear. For prolonged idling (over 5 minutes) set engine speed at 1000 to 1200 rpm. Do not operate vehicle with the TRANS OIL LOW PRESS warning light on. Operating the vehicle with the TRANS OIL LOW PRESS warning light on can damage the transmission and may result in unpredictable vehicle operation. TRANS OIL LOW PRESS warning light may come on when brakes are released. Light should go out when engine speed reaches about 1200-1300 rpm. If it does not, stop engine and notify unit maintenance. NOTE The crossdrive transmission is designed not to change direction of movement at speeds above four miles per hour. If you attempt to shift into reverse while moving forward, above four miles per hour, the transmission will not go into reverse even with the shift lever set to “R” (reverse), and the carrier will continue to move forward when you accelerate. Likewise, if you attempt to shift into a forward gear while moving above four miles per hour in reverse, the carrier will continue to move in reverse when you accelerate. DRIVING PRECAUTIONS WARNING If a track vehicle gets out of control and overturns, it is safer to stay in the vehicle than to try to get out while the vehicle is still moving. You may receive slight injuries from being thrown against metal parts; but if you try to leave the vehicle, it may roll over and crush you. Once the vehicle stops moving, get out as fast as possible because spilled fuel and oil may catch on fire. The first thing the driver should do in such an emergency is shut off the engine and turn off the master switch to minimize the fire hazard. 0023 00-3 Change 3