TM-9-2320-429-10

TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATE TRANSMISSION - Continued

(2)

Drive vehicle forward (WP 0049) from a stop.

d.

Select 3 (third gear range) to:

(1)

Drive vehicle in off-road conditions. (WP 0052)

(2)

Drive vehicle in city traffic and on highway. (WP 0051)

(3)

Haul a heavy load.

e.

Select 2 (second gear range) to:

(1)

Drive down moderate grades.

(2)

Control vehicle speed.

f.

Select 1 (first gear range) to:

(1)

Drive vehicle in slippery conditions. (WP 0054)

(2)

Drive vehicle up/down steep grade. (WP 0053)

(3)

Give maximum vehicle speed control.

OPERATE TRANSFER CASE

1.

Start engine. (WP 0043)

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Figure 2.

2.

Push in PARKING BRAKE control (1). (WP 0044)

3.

Set transmission range selector (2) to N (neutral).

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