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PUTTING THE M876 TRUCK IN MOTION - CONTINUED
3.
Putting M876 truck in motion - heading upgrades;
a.
Maintain M876 truck position with parking brake control (1).
b.
Move transmission range selector (2) into 2-(3) drive range (3).
c.
Depress accelerator pedal (4) increasing engine rpm to approximately 850-900 rpm.
d.
Push parking brake control (1) in to release parking brake.
e.
The M876 truck may tend to roll backwards, hold it in position by using your left foot to depress the brake
pedal (5), and at the same time, gradually increase down pressure on accelerator pedal (4). As soon as
for- ward motion of the truck is established release brake pedal (5) completely, and at the same time
increase vehicle forward speed and motion.
f.
Accelerate to maintain steady vehicle climbing speed upgrade.
g.
You can select a transmission upshift drive range, suitable to road conditions or terrain.
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