TM
9-2320-211-10-1
FRAME 9
I
CAUTION
Do not use engine alone without help of service foot brake
to slow down or stop truck. To do so would overspeed the
engine and damage it.
1.
To downshift for going down a hill:
(a) Let accelerator pedal (1) up.
(b) Press service foot brake (2) to slow truck to next lower speed range as
shown on data plate ( 3) .
(c) Step down on clutch (4).
(d) Move FRONT TRANSMISSION gearshift lever (5) to next lower position.
(e) Step down on accelerator pedal (1) to speed up engine to between 1600
and 1800 rpm as shown on tachometer (6) or tachograph (7) .
(f) Let up clutch pedal (4) slowly.
(g) DO steps 1(a) through l(f) again if truck cannot stay in speed range of
last FRONT TRANSMISSION gearshift position.
NOTE
To prevent overheating brakeshoe linings when going down
a steep hill, keep putting service foot brake off and on as
you need it. Do not keep the brake on all of the time.
If you have to step on clutch pedal twice (double clutching)
before it works, tell organizational maintenance.
GO TO FRAME 10
CAUTION! DO NOT EXCEED!
MAXIMUM ROAD SPEED IN MPH
CASE
TRANSFER
TRANSMISSION
LOW
HIGH
26
53
FIFTH (DIRECT)
TA
053854
4-55
