TM 9-2320-269-10
STOPPING AND SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE
1.
Stopping
CAUTION
Do not pump brake pedal to stop the M876 truck. This practice wastes air pressure, when you need it
most.
Do not use the parking brake to stop the M876 truck. This practice could cause damage to truck.
a.
As you approach your parking spot lift-your foot from the accelerator pedal (1) to allow engine rpm
reduction and transmission automatic down shifting help you slow the M876 truck.
b.
Apply service brakes with a hard and steady brake pedal (2) application, to bring the M876 truck to a
smooth stop.
c.
When M876 Is completely stopped, place transmission range selector (3) Into neutral position (4).
d.
Apply parking brakes, pulling parking brake control (5) out.
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