TM 9-2320-303-10
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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Paragraph Title
Number
2-10.
General ....................................................................................
2-61
2-11.
Initial Adjustments, Daily Checks, and Self-Tests ...........................
2-61
2-12.
Start Engine..............................................................................
2-64
2-13.
Operate Transmission ................................................................
2-66
2-14.
Driving Tips ...............................................................................
2-67
2-15.
Driving......................................................................................
2-69
2-16.
Shut Down Engine .....................................................................
2-71
2-17.
Operate Sliding Fifth Wheel.........................................................
2-72
2-18.
Couple to Semitrailer..................................................................
2-73
2-19.
Uncouple from Semitrailer...........................................................
2-75
2-20.
Pintle Towing Procedures ...........................................................
2-76
2-21.
Mud Flap Stowage .....................................................................
2-77
2-22.
Operate Air Conditioner ..............................................................
2-77
2-23.
Operate Portable Fire Extinguisher...............................................
2-78
2-24.
Operate Lights...........................................................................
2-79
2-25.
Rifle Mounting Kit.......................................................................
2-81
2-26.
Operate Heater and Defroster......................................................
2-82
2-27.
Preparation for Transport ............................................................
2-82
2-28.
Operate Tiltable Hood ................................................................
2-84
2-10.
GENERAL.
WARNING
These vehicles have been designed to operate safely and efficiently
within the limits specified in this TM. Operation beyond these limits is
prohibited in accordance with AR 70-1 without written approval from:
Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command,
ATTN: AMSTA-DSA-CS, Warren, Ml 48397-5000.
This section contains instructions for safely operating the M915A4 under usual
conditions. Unusual conditions are defined and described in Section IV of this chapter.
2-11.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS, DAILY CHECKS, AND SELF-TESTS.
a.
Place master battery switch to ON.
b.
Perform Before operation Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
(Chapter 2, Section II).
c.
Change military load classification (paragraph 1-11), if necessary.
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