FORWARD OPERATION

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c. To shift upward or downward, let up on accelerator

c. Turn ignition key to the second clockwise position

pedal, disengage clutch, shift transmission to desired gear,

and engage starter motor. Adjust choke control as

engage clutch and press accelerator pedal.

required.

To allow fluid pressure to stabilize after

If engine does not start within 30 seconds to

disengaging clutch, hesitate for 3 to 5 seconds

a minute, release the ignition switch control.

before start of shifting operation.

Wait two minutes and attempt engine start. If

repeated efforts fail, notify maintenance

personnel.

2-44. REVERSE OPERATION.

d. Allow engine to operate five to eight minutes.

Adjust choke control as required during engine warmup.

2-45. To operate the vehicle in reverse motion proceed

as follows:

e. Check oil pressure gage for a minimum of 30

pounds pressure at engine idle.

f. Check ammeter indication. Ammeter should indicate

a high rate of charge immediately after engine start.

Before shifting into reverse gear, verify area is

Charge rate should gradually decrease as battery becomes

clear of personnel and obstacles.

charged.

a. Disengage clutch and shift transmission into reverse

g. Check brake operation by pressing brake pedal. The

gear.

stop light should operate when pedal is pressed.

b. Release parking brake and press accelerator pedal.

2-42. FORWARD OPERATION.

2-43. To operate vehicle in forward motion, proceed as

follows :

Do not shift tractor during towing operation.

2-46. TOWING OPERATION.

Differential lock lever will be in forward

position unless slippery road conditions exist.

2-47. For aircraft towing operation, refer to respective air-

craft Organizational Maintenance Manual for proper towing

a. Select desired gear for each operation; first gear for

instruction.

heavy towing, second or third gear for lighter towing,

fourth or fifth gear for road operation. To place in

desired gear, press clutch solenoid control switch and

2-48. STOP VEHICLE.

place in gear.

2-49. To stop the tractor, observe the following steps:

To allow fluid pressure to stabilize after

a. Release the accelerator and allow the engine to slow

the vehicle.

disengaging clutch, hesitate for 3 to 5 seconds

before start of desired shifting operation.

b. Press the brake pedal to continue slowing vehicle.

b. Engage clutch, release parking brake, and press

Completely stop the vehicle with firm pressure on brake

pedal.

accelerator pedal.

NOTE

c. Place transmission in neutral position and set the

parking brake. Turn the ignition switch off and place all

switches in OFF position.

During road or highway operation give special

a t t e n t i o n to load limits and overhead

d. Close all cab windows.

clearances.

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