TM 9-2350-222-10-2
DRIVE THE VEHICLE (DRIVE IN REVERSE) - Continued
To Drive Down Steep Grades
1
Warn crew to brace themselves.
2.
Follow steering directions from guide.
3.
Back up to grade as squarely as possible.
4.
Using accelerator, move vehicle slowly with transmission in R until rear of vehicle tips down grade.
5.
Release accelerator. Apply brakes.
6.
Use brake to keep speed below 5 mph and engine speed below 2400 rpm.
7.
Steer and brake as required while vehicle rolls backward down grade.
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