a. Ensure front winch, tools, and auxiliary equipment are locked and stowed for travel. b. Start engine (paras. 2-12 and 2-13). c. Set light switch (2) to desired position (para. 2-24). NOTE • When going forward on upgrade terrain, or reverse on downgrade terrain, do not release parking brake until transmission is engaged. • During vehicle operation on extreme slopes, the operator may experience loping or hunting idle and an oil pressure drop to 5-8 psi (35-55 kPa) when engine speed falls within a 700-900 RPM range. Though not desirable, these sudden drops in engine performance are normal and will not cause damage to the engine. 2-15. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION TM 9-2320-386-10 2-54 d. Push parking brake lever (5) down to release parking brake. e. Check ECU (1) for correct pressure setting (para. 2-19). f. Place transmission gearshift lever (3) in DRIVE or REVERSE positions, as desired. g. Depress accelerator pedal (6) to increase vehicle speed. CAUTION • Do not allow engine speed to exceed 2700 rpm as shown on tachometer in any transmission gearshift lever position. • Do not downshift transmission gearshift lever more than one posi- tion at a time. • When shifting from 2 (second) position to 1 (first) position, or from NEUTRAL position to REVERSE position, vehicle must be brought to a complete stop. Failure to do this may result in damage to transmission. • When down-shifting, vehicle speed must not exceed speed of next lower gear as shown on data plate. Doing this may result in damage to transmission. 1 2