TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 119 of 796
TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTION
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
GENERAL
The transmission is controlled by transmission shift selector. The transmission shift selector has six positions:
P, N, R, 1st gear, 2nd gear, and 3rd gear. The transmission does not up shift or down shift automatically. The
operator must select the proper gear range as speed increases and decreases. Use transmission positions as
follows:
PARK Position
Use Park (P) position when:
•
Starting main engine
•
Locking steering
•
Vehicle is parked
•
Vehicle is stationary and using boom and winches
•
Vehicle is halted for long period with engine running
•
Personnel or equipment is nearby
Figure 1.
Transmission Shift Lever — P Position.
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