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DRIVING THE VEHICLE -- CONTINUED
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CROSSING A DITCH, SHELL HOLE, OR TRENCH
WARNING
Approach an obstruction or obstacle head-on when possible. Warn crew members to
brace themselves. Secure hatches and doors. Failure to comply may result in injury
or DEATH to personnel.
1. Slow vehicle to 5 mph or slower and shift transmission selector to 1st gear.
2. As soon as vehicle reaches the bottom and starts to climb, depress the accelerator for power needed to climb out
of the ditch.
GOING OVER AN OBSTACLE
WARNING
Approach an obstruction or obstacle head on when possible. Warn crew members to
brace themselves. Secure hatches and doors. Failure to comply may result in injury
or DEATH to personnel.
1. When approaching an obstacle (42 in. (107cm) maximum height), slow vehicle to 5 mph or slower and shift
transmission selector to 1st gear.
2. Apply full power when starting over the obstacle, release the accelerator pedal on reaching the crest and permit
vehicle to settle over it. Balance vehicle forward of crest so it begins to move down.
3. When front of tracks touch ground, accelerate and move on.
DRIVING IN SAND, DIRT, OR ROCKS
CAUTION
Do not make sharp turns in 1st gear. Sand, dirt, or rocks may build up between track
and sprocket causing a track to be thrown. Failure to comply may result in damage
to equipment.
1. Make wide turns in second or third gear when driving in sand, dirt, or rock to keep from throwing a track.
2. If using 1st gear, make gradual turns.
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