Operating Techniques
TM 5-3805-248-14&P-1
Carry the bowl just high enough to
3 . Use the retarder and service brakes
clear obstacles.
to control speed on a downgrade.
Never coast on a downgrade. Keep the
transmission engaged.
CAUTION
Keep retarder temperature in the normal
(GREEN) range.
Keep engine speed below 2300 RPM.
2. Travel at the highest safe speed.
4. Wh en approaching a downgrade, slow
down to allow the transmission to downshift.
Use the transmission hold on the
downgrade to prevent upshifting.
5. Use the transmission hold to prevent
unwanted upshifts. Use it when approaching
an upgrade, or in rough underfooting.
