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 10

1.

CAUTION

Do not use engine alone without help of service brake to

slow down or stop truck.

To do so would overspeed and

cause damage to the engine.

To downshift, when truck is unable to maintain speed or for going down a steep

hill:

(a) Let accelerator pedal (1) up and quickly step down on clutch pedal (2).

(b) Let front transmission gears slow down.

(c) Step down on accelerator pedal (1) to speed engine up slightly (1,400 rpm to

1,800 rpm) as shown on tachometer (3).

(d) Move FRONT TRANSMISSION gearshift lever (4) to lower gear position.

(e) Let clutch pedal (2) up slowly.

NOTE

To prevent overheating brakeshoe linings when going down a

steep hill, press brake pedal (5) down, let it come up and

press down again.

If it becomes necessary to double clutch

to shift gears, tell direct support maintenance unit.

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