TM 9--2350--292--100016 00--4DRIVING THE VEHICLE -- CONTINUED0016 00CROSSING A DITCH, SHELL HOLE, OR TRENCHWARNINGApproach an obstruction or obstacle head-on when possible. Warn crew members tobrace themselves. Secure hatches and doors. Failure to comply may result in injuryor 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 outof the ditch.GOING OVER AN OBSTACLEWARNINGApproach an obstruction or obstacle head on when possible. Warn crew members tobrace themselves. Secure hatches and doors. Failure to comply may result in injuryor DEATH to personnel.1. When approaching an obstacle (42 in. (107cm) maximum height), slow vehicle to 5 mph or slower and shifttransmission selector to 1st gear.2. Apply full power when starting over the obstacle, release the accelerator pedal on reaching the crest and permitvehicle 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 ROCKSCAUTIONDo not make sharp turns in 1st gear. Sand, dirt, or rocks may build up between trackand sprocket causing a track to be thrown. Failure to comply may result in damageto 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.END OF TASK
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