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M977 Through M985 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-11. DRIVE VEHICLE (CONT).
(c)
Use R (reverse) to move vehicle backwards.
(d)
Use N (neutral) to:
(1)
Start engine.
(2)
Park vehicle.
(3)
Shift transfer case.
(4)
Operate LHS.
(5)
Operate auxiliary equipment.
(e)
Use D (drive) to:
(1)
Drive in normal conditions.
(2)
Move forward from a stop.
NOTE
Use (up), (down) to adjust gear settings as required.
(f)
Use 4, 3, or 2 (fourth, third, or second gear range) to:
(1)
Drive in off-road conditions.
(2)
Drive in city traffic.
(3)
Haul a heavy load.
(4)
Drive down moderate grades.
(5)
Drive in other conditions as needed.
(g)
Use 1 (first gear range) when:
(1)
Maximum pulling power is required.
(2)
Negotiating steep grades.
(3)
Negotiating through mud or snow.
