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 401 of 549

TM 9-2320-209-10-1

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Boring in Various Soils.

CAUTION

Use care so that auger and boring machine are not damaged

when boring in soil containing loose rock. Take loose rocks

larger than 10-inches in diameter out by hand or other means.

1.

To bore in disintegrated shale or similar soil, step

on clutch pedal (1). Set FRONT TRANSMISSION

gearshift lever (2) in position 1 and let clutch pedal

(1) up.

2.

Set hand THROTTLE (3) to let engine run at 1800 rpm,

as shown on tachometer (4). Auger will turn at about

25 rpm. (Refer to tables 4-3 and 4-4.)

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