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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS -- Continued
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Table 5. ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER
KEY
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
FUNCTION
TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER
Selects driving RANGE of automatic transmission.
RANGE 1 - Used when climbing or going down steep grades, and
when entering or leaving water. This range provides maximum
traction, low speed maneuvering, and engine braking.
RANGE 1-2 - Used when climbing or going down medium grades,
driving cross country at slow speeds, and while in the water.
RANGE 1-3 - Used when climbing or going down slight grades,
driving cross country at high speeds, and driving on roads at
moderate speeds.
RANGE 1-4 - Used to drive carrier in normal forward operation.
PV (PIVOT VEHICLE) POSITION - Used to turn carrier on its own
center.
R (REVERSE) POSITION - Used for backing the carrier on land
or in the water.
SL (STEERING LOCK) POSITION - Locks steering wheel in
center position. Used during starting, idling, and engine shut down.
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