TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1

2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; TROUBLESHOOTING; ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL; VOLUME 3 OF 3; PART 1 OF 4

MAY 1981
TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1

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TM 9-2320- 209-20-3-1
j.
Tire inflation (9: 00 x 20).
Conditions:
Highway (psi)
50
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cross-country (psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mud, snow, and sand (psi). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
NOTE
In areas where temperatures reach - 50°F
or colder, put air in truck tires, 20 pounds
above norm al. This should be done if there
are long standby periods or when parked
overnight. Lower tire pressures to normal
before moving truck again.
1-17. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL.
a.
General.
(1) Upon receipt of a new, used or reconditioned truck, the receiving organi-
zation must see if the truck has been properly prepared for service and in good con-
dition.
Inspect all assemblies, subassemblies and accessories to be sure they are in
proper working order.
Secure, clean, and correctly adjust and /or lubricate as
needed.
Check all tools and equipment to be sure every item is there, in good con-
dition, clean and properly mounted or stowed. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10-1. Follow
general procedure for all services and inspections given in TM 9-2320-209-10-1.
(2) The operator will help do these services.
(3) Refer to TM 9-2320- 209-10-1 for operating instructions.
b.
Inspection and Servicing Equipment.
(1) General Procedures.
(a) When a truck is received, inspect all items for damage that may have
occurred during shipping and unloading operations. Pay close attention to any loose
or missing nuts, bolts, screws, access plates, drainplugs, draincocks, oil plugs,
assemblies, subassemblies, or components that may be easily lost or broken in transit.
Check basic issue items against check list to make sure all items are there and are in
good condition and carefully list all discrepancies. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not
use near an open flame. Keep a fire extin–
guisher nearby when solvent is used. Use
only in well–ventilated places. Failure to
do this may result in injury to personnel
and damage to equipment.
(b) Clean all exterior surfaces coated with rust-preventive compound.
Use dry cleaning solvent or mineral spirits paint thinner.
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