TM 9-2320-361-10 2-16. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION (Contd) e. Place transmission gearshift lever (4) in “1” (first) position or “R” (reverse) position as desired. NOTE When going forward on upgrade terrain or reverse on downgrade terrain, do not release parking brake until transmission is engaged and vehicle starts to move. f. Push parking brake lever (5) down to release parking brake. g. Release clutch pedal (7) slowly and depress accelerator pedal (6) to increase vehicle speed. CAUTION Ž Shift to next higher gear position at road speed just below maximum speed indicated on data plate. Shifting too soon or too late may result in damage to powertrain. Ž Do not allow engine speed to exceed 2600 rpm as shown on tachometer in any transmission gearshift lever position. Ž Do not downshift transmission gearshift lever more than one position at a time. Ž Do not ride clutch by resting foot on clutch pedal while driving or when stopped with engine at idle. Doing this may result in premature wear and damage to equipment. h. When vehicle speed approaches maximum road speed for gear position being used, and higher speed is desired, depress clutch pedal (7). Shift transmission gearshift lever (4) to next higher gear position, as shown on data plate (8). Slowly release clutch pedal (7) and at the same time depress accelerator pedal (6). CAUTION Ž When shifting from “2” (second) position to “1” (first) position or from “N (neutral) position to “R” (reverse) position, vehicle must be brought to a complete stop. Failure to do this may result in damage to transmission. Ž When downshifting, vehicle speed must not exceed speed of next lower gear as shown on data plate. Doing this may result in damage to transmission. 2-85