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

TM-9-2320-209-10-1 - Page 108 of 549

TM 9-2320-209-10-1

FRAME 11

1.

Trucks covered in this manual should be operated within the following rpm

limits, as shown on tachometer (l):

(a) 1200.

Lowest engine rpm when operating under load.

(b) 1400-1800.

Engine rpm recommended for downshifting.

(c) 1400-2200.

Engine rpm recommended for cruising.

(d) 2600. Highest engine rpm recommended when pulling a very heavy load and

when going up a very steep hill.

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