TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 142 of 392
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.
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