TM 9--2350--292--100046 00--2OPERATE SPADE -- CONTINUED0046 00CAUTIONThe spade may be used for light earth moving and leveling (dozing) for preparation forrecovery only. Use only lower edge of spade to perform light earth moving. Do not usespade for dozing if ground is hard or frozen. Failure to comply may result in damage to thespade cylinders.6. Lower spade until it touches ground.7. Keep the SPADE operating lever (1) in the LOWER position and return engine speed to idle (825--875 rpm).8. Shift transmission selector (3) to third gear.9. Release brake and move vehicle forward slowly.10. When vehicle stabilizes over spade, shift the SPADE operating lever (1) to HOLD.11. Apply brakes and shift transmission selector (3) to park (P).12. Increase engine speed to between 1,000 and 2000 rpm.13. Continue with recovery operation.14. Set engine speed to idle (825--875 rpm).15. Shift transmission selector (3) to reverse (R).16. Move SPADE operating lever (1) to RAISE and release brakes.17. Move vehicle slowly in reverse to back off spade.18. When spade leaves ground, apply brakes, shift transmission selector (3) to park (P).19. Continue to raise spade until spade lock is engaged.13END OF TASK
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