TM-9-2350-238-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL-TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
APRIL 1990
TM-9-2350-238-10 - Page 91 of 291
TM 9-2350-238-10
DRIVING VEHICLE– CONTINUED
NOTE
Minimum turning radius is 15 ft
(4.575 m) with transmission in
forward ranges 1 and 2 or
reverse 1, and 38 ft (1 1.59 m)
with transmission in forward
ranges 3 and 4 or reverse 2.
Refer to page 2-59.
4
Use steering bar (5) to turn vehicle.
Make a steady, even turn. Vehicle will
turn same direction in reverse as in for-
ward. Do not jerk or oversteer since loss
of control could occur.
To avoid engine overspeed
damage, do not exceed 2300
rpm in any speed range.
5
While driving, check speedometer (6) and
tachometer (7). Be alert for any malfunc-
tion by observing instruments and warn-
ing lights.
6
To stop vehicle, release accelerator (4)
and depress brake pedal (1) until vehicle
comes to a halt.
7
When stopped, do during operation
PMCS on pages 2-18 thru 2-48.
8 When driving, make sure to observe
overhead clearance and allow room for
corners of vehicle when making turns.
Shift to forward range 1 or 2 for sharp
turns.
CLUTCH BRAKE STEER
(FORWARD RANGE 1 )
A -13’5 ”
(408.94 CM)
B - 16’10” (513.08 CM)
C -2’6”
(76.2 CM)
CLUTCH BRAKE STEER
(FORWARD RANGE 1
AND 2 AND REVERSE 1 )
GEARED STEER
(FORWARD RANGE 3
AT 15 MPH)
A’ -36’2” (1102.36 CM)
B’ -41’
(12.50 M)
C’ -29’
(8.84 M)
GEARED STEER
(FORWARD RANGE 3
AND 4 AND REVERSE 2)
2-59
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