TM-9-2320-285-10
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
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TM 9-2320-285-10
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OPERATING PROCEDURES (Continued)
f.
Stopping Tractor (continued).
(3)
Place gear shift lever in
neutral (N) position.
(4)
Pull PARKING BRAKE valve out
to apply tractor brakes.
CAUTION
Do not shut engine down while gear shift lever is in reverse (R) position or tractor will be inoperable.
Be
sure lever is in neutral (N) position when shutting down.
NOTE
If engine has been operating at, or near, full load, it should be allowed to run at 800 to 1200 RPM for
several minutes after the load is removed before being stopped.
(5)
Press and hold engine stop button until engine stops, then release.
Turn key switch counterclockwise to the
off position and remove key to prevent unauthorized use of vehicle.
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