TM 9-2350-256-10(5)1st.Use when:(a)Going up or down steep slopes.(b)Soft, muddy, or very rough ground.(c)Crossing a ditch, shell hole, orobstacle.(d)Start of towing operation.(e) When backing down steep hill.(f)In an emergency when going forward down a very steep slope, 50 to 60%. Brake vehicle by shiftingto R on slope of hill. Stop before shifting into or out of reverse. When you go down, speed up engineto increase braking and to keep engine from stalling.NOTEShift from 1st to 2nd gear when going above 5 mph (8 km/h).(6)R.Use when:Backing up.CAUTIONSteers opposite when shifted to R.Turn wheel right-move left. Turnwheel left-move right.h.Steering Instructions.WARNINGBe careful when steering vehicle. It does not handle like a car. Do not make short,jerky turns or stops. Injury to personnel and damage to equipment can result ifthese instructions are not followed.2-113
Integrated Publishing, Inc. - A (SDVOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
