TM-9-2320-209-10-1

2 1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND REFERENCE DATA; OPERATOR LEVEL

SEPTEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-209-10-1

FRAME 7

CAUTION

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Shift to next highest gear position when truck has reached a

speed just below maximum shown on data plate for the posi-

tion being used.

Shifting too soon or too late causes extra

heavy wear on engine, transmission and other parts of the

truck.

When truck speed shown on speedometer (1) is just below maximum speed shown

on data plate (2) for first gear, step on clutch pedal (3), press it all the way down.

Let accelerator pedal (4) up.

Move the FRONT TRANSMISSION gear shift lever (5) to position 2.

Let clutch pedal (3) up slowly, press down on accelerator pedal (4), bring truck

to just below maximum speed for second gear.

Repeat above procedure to shift to third, fourth, and fifth gear.

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