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 405 of 549

TM 9-2320-209-10-1

FRAME 5

CAUTION

Brush rack teeth (1) with wire brush as necessary when boring

soil that sticks to rack teeth.

This will prevent dirt from

getting into and damaging thrust plate inside of rack carriers

(2). Keep leveling worms and gears (3) free of sand and dirt

to prevent damage to gears.

1.

Take less load on auger (4) before lifting when boring in sandy clay or wet soil.

Too much suction will make load too heavy and strain the machine.

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