TM5-3810-305-10 Do not attempt to move the vehicle with the parking brake engaged.  Failure  to  follow  this procedure could cause damage to equipment. 5.  Release  parking  brake. 6. Shift into forward travel. Good judgment in selection of gear range and route of travel is essential when operating off- road. Though designed primarily for use in off-road conditions, there may be instances when highway travel is necessary. In such instances, the LRT 110 Crane is subject to the same regulations governing the operation of other heavy equip- ment on public roads. Adequate lighting, flares, flags and safety equipment must be on the ve- hicle at all times. 7. When operating on hard surfaces, use  two-wheel  drive  only.  Fail- ure to do so may result in severe drive line “wind-up” and compo- nent failure. Accelerate engine by depressing accelerator pedal until LRT 110 Crane starts to move. CAUTION Speed is not to exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Failure to follow this procedure could cause damage to equipment. The operator may start to travel from idle in either forward or reverse, and in 1st gear. In addition to conditions of terrain, gear selection while traveling is also determined by transmis- sion  temperature.  Normal  operating  temperature is 160 to 190 degrees F (71 to 88 degrees C). CAUTION Traveling with high transmission temperature (above 250 degrees F [121 degrees C]) can cause damage to vehicle. Do not shut engine off when transmission is overheating. If transmission temperature rises above 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) while traveling, the LRT 110 Crane must be stopped and allowed to cool. Shift to neutral and run engine at 1,000 to 1,200 rpm. The temperature should drop rapidly to 160 to 190 degrees F(71 to 88 degrees C). If temperature does not drop, trouble is indicated, and should be determined before moving again. Overheating generally occurs due to working in too high a gear ratio. l l Never shift between forward and reverse while the LRT 110 Crane is in motion. Failure to follow this procedure could cause damage to equipment. Downshifts should not be made when vehicle speed exceeds  maximum  speed  of next lower range. Downshifting at excessive speeds will overspeed drive train components and cause damage to drive shafts. Full power shifts under load may be made with- out endangering transmission or drive train components. 4-1 9 CAUTION C A U T I O N CAUTION