Transmission selector to choose the gear the tank will be driven in. Steering Wheel, connects the engine transmission to left or right track for turning. Manual brake pedals, to stop the tank and/or assist with sharper turning.
Depress the fuel shutoff knob to allow fuel to flow to the injectors. Switch on the primary power control switch. Push the starter button to engage the starter motor. If the engine hasn’t been cranked for a period of time, you may need to prime the injectors manually or use an ether based starting fluid added to the air intake to start the engine.
You will notice a big difference between turns in the two gears. – The turning radius is about four times smaller in first gear than it is in second gear. Lurching and stop and go moves are somewhat normal and doesn’t mean you’re a bad driver.
