TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE
INITIAL SETUP:
References
DA PAM 40-501 (WP 0131)
Description and use of operator's controls and
indicators (WP 0004)
Hatch operation (WP 0025)
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS) – during, including lubrication
instructions (WP 0097)
References (cont.)
Steering instructions (WP 0013)
Stowage and decal/data plate guide (WP 0065)
Transmission shift selection (WP 0012)
Equipment Condition
Main engine started (WP 0010)
WARNING
•
If the engine throttle fails to respond, immediately shut down engine using the
manual fuel shutoff control. Place transmission shift selector (WP 0012) in N, and
apply brakes to bring vehicle to a stop, to avoid loss of vehicle control. Failure to
comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
Do not use hand throttle control in place of accelerator for vehicle speed control.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage
to equipment.
•
Secure boom, spade, hatches, doors and all other equipment before moving out.
Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
•
Do not jerk vehicle around into a hard turn or shift into R when vehicle is moving
forward. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
•
Drive vehicle at speeds appropriate to terrain and operator's experience to avoid
loss of control. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment.
•
Personnel hearing can be permanently damaged if exposed to constant high noise
levels of 85 dB or greater. Wear approved hearing protection devices when
working in high noise level areas. Personnel exposed to high noise levels shall
participate in a hearing conservation program in accordance with DA PAM 40-501
(WP 0131). Hearing loss occurs gradually but becomes permanent over time.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
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