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M977 Through M985 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
(3) Transfer Case.
(a)
Start engine (para 2-11a or 2-11b).
(b)
Make sure PARKING BRAKE control (1) is pushed in.
(c)
Make sure transmission range selector (2 or 2.1) is set to N (neutral).
CAUTION
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Do not force TRANSFER CASE shift lever. Lever
may work hard if there is drive line windup. Using
excessive force on shift lever may cause damage to
shift linkage or change linkage adjustment.
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Do not move TRANSFER CASE shift lever when
vehicle is moving, or when transmission is in gear.
Severe damage to drive line may result.
(d)
Select transfer case position:
NOTE
If TRANSFER CASE shift lever is hard to move, set
transmission range selector to D, then back to N. If
transfer case will not shift, refer to Table 3-2,
Troubleshooting.
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Set TRANSFER CASE shift lever (3) to H (HI) for
highway driving.
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Set TRANSFER CASE shift lever (3) to L (LO) for off-road
driving.
