TM 9-2350-256-102-10. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS, CHECKS, AND SELF-TEST-Continued.(6)Going down steep grades. When going down a steep hill, shift transmission to 1st. Apply brake now andthen to help slow down. In an emergency on a long descent:(a)Stop vehicle.(b)Shift into R when headed down grade.(c)Open throttle enough to brake vehicle and keep engine from stalling.CAUTIONSteering direction is reversed when in reverse gear, so be careful. See paragraph 2-10h.(7)Drivingdownasteephillbackwards.In an emergency:(a)Stop vehicle.(b)Shift into 1st when headed downhill.(c)Use engine as brake. This prevents service brakes from burning out. Brake only when necessary.WARNINGSecure covers, doors, and hatches before moving vehicle to avoid injuringpersonnel(8)Climbing steep grades on uphill recovery operations. Ensure FORWARD TANK FUEL VALVE (see para.2-11i) is closed. This prevents fuel from draining into rear tanks and starving fuel pump.k.Stopping Main Engine.WARNINGPersonnel must stay clear of engine and APU exhaust areas during andimmediately after engine operations. Contact with these areas can cause severeburns. Smoke generator toxic fumes should not be inhaled. Clear area of allpersonnel and keep vehicle downwind of installation during test.NOTEFill fuel tanks when finished with daily operations to prevent condensation. Usediesel fuel only.2-118
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