Third Gear, Pivot Right Steer

TM 9-2520-249-34&P

c. Third Gear, Pivot Right Steer (fig. 2-29).

Figure 2-29. Third gear, pivot right steer operation-torque path.

(1) In third gear, pivot right steer, the

(2) In third gear, pivot left steer, the

range section operates the same as that described in

transmission operates in the same manner except that

paragraph 2-50c. In the output sections, the left output

the action described in (1), above, takes place in

opposite sides of the transmission. The right output

clutch and the right reverse-range clutch are engaged,

clutch and left reverse-range clutch are engaged

causing the vehicle to pivot right about a point

causing the vehicle to pivot left (during full steer).

approximately at its center (during full steer). Lesser

application of steer will lengthen the radius in which the

vehicle travels.

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