TM 9-2320-361-10 2-16. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION (Contd) i. When lower gear is desired, depress service brake pedal (5), as necessary, until vehicle speed is within range for next lower gear, as shown on data plate (8). Depress clutch pedal (6), shift trans- mission gearshift lever (1) to next lower position, and slowly release clutch pedal (6). CAUTION Before shifting transfer case from HIGH to LOW, make sure vehicle speed is equal to or lower than speed shown on data plate for transmission gear being used. Clutch pedal must be depressed when shifting from HIGH to LOW or from LOW to HIGH. Failure to do this may result in damage to transmission or transfer case. j. When vehicle is heavily loaded or when road conditions are bad. additional traction can be obtained as follows: 1. Depress service brake pedal (5), as necessary, until vehicle is slowed to equal to or lower than speed shown on data plate (7) for transfer case. 2. Depress clutch pedal (6). 3. Shift transfer case shift lever (2) to LOW. 4. Release clutch pedal (6) slowly. 5. Depress accelerator pedal (4) to bring vehicle to desired speed. WARNING Do not let vehicle coast downhill with clutch pedal depressed or transmission in “N” (neutral) position. Doing this may cause vehicle to increase speed and go out of control resulting in injury or death to personnel. CAUTION Do not apply constant pressure to service brake pedal when going down a steep grade. Doing this may result in overheated brake linings. k. When driving vehicle down steep grades, transmission maybe shifted into a lower gear to slow vehicle. Pump service brake pedal (5) as necessary to control vehicle speed. 2-86