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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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DRIVE CARRIER — Continued

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12. Check engine coolant temperature gauge. If temperature rises above 230F(110 C), stop engine (WP 0029 00) and

troubleshoot problem (WP 0074 00).

DRIVE CARRIER

1.

Shift the range selector lever to the driving range you want. RANGE SELECTOR selects driving range of transmission.

a.

R (REVERSE) RANGE: Used for backing the carrier under all conditions.

b.

N (NEUTRAL) RANGE: Used when starting, idling, and operating the auxiliary equipment.

c.

2-3 RANGE: Used for high-speed driving on roads or level terrain when carrier is lightly loaded.

d.

1-3 RANGE: Used for normal driving on roads and level or rolling terrain. DO NOT DOWNSHIFT TO THIS

RANGE FROM ABOVE 40 MPH.

e.

1-2 RANGE: Used for rough or soft terrain, going up or down long or moderately steep grades, and driving in

water. DO NOT DOWNSHIFT TO THIS RANGE FROM ABOVE 21 MPH.

f.

1 RANGE: Used when going up or down steep grades, and when entering or leaving water. DO NOT DOWNSHIFT

TO THIS RANGE FROM ABOVE 10 MPH.

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