Section II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

TM 5-2350-262-10 Section II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE Before operating a new or reconditioned vehicle, make sure unit maintenance services the vehicle in accordance with the instructions in TM 5-2350-262-20-1. WARNING 2-32 INITIAL ADJUSTMENT AND DAILY CHECKS Performing the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on page 2-12 through 2- 31 before, during, and after operation eensures that all adjustments and daily checks required for effective vehicle operation will be completed. OPERATING PROCEDURES CAUTION • Never leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. • This vehicle DOES NOT have an automatic transmission. It must be shifted manually. Instructions and procedures required to operate the vehicle under normal conditions are on the following pages. Special instructions and procdures for operating under usual conditions are in section IV (p 2-95). • Do not drive to fast over rough terain; the dozer blade, ripper blade, or scraper can dig in, causing the vehicle to stopsuddenly or to pitch. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment or injury to operator. • Operators are reminded to observe basic safe driving techniques/skills when operating the vehicle. Vehicle speed must be reduced consistent with weather and road terain conditions. Failure to use basic safe driving techniques/skills may result in damage to equipment, injury to personnel, or death. • Due to high intensity noise, double hearing protection is required when operating the vehicle. Failure to comply may result in injury to pewrsonnel. • Allow the vehicle to coast to a halt if a track is thrown. Do not apply the brake while the vehicle is moving. Operator may lose control and injury to personnel or death may result.