TM 9-2320-269-10
DRIVING - CONTINUED
USING ENGINE BRAKING
CAUTION
Do not allow the vehicle to roll freely downhill. Control downhill road speed with periodic application of the service brakes.
Do not overheat brakes with long brake applications.
1.
Just before starting descent move transmission range selector (1) into Drive 1 position. If you have not
already done so, apply the service brakes (2) momentarily as you shift gears, to slow vehicle and
transmission governor so the downshift can occur, and release the brakes.
2.
Start your descent, do not accelerate, allow the vehicle to move slowly. The transmission will remain in first
gear until you manually up-shift to a higher drive range. Apply service brakes as necessary to control vehicle
road speed.
3.
Upon reaching bottom grade, move range selector up into drive range permitted by road and traffic
conditions.
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