TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10

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TM 9-2320-361-10
2-17. STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE
a. Release accelerator pedal (4).
b.
Depress service brake pedal (5)
evenly and depress clutch pedal (6) until
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
c.
Allow engine speed to drop to idle
(refer to table 1-8) as shown on
tachometer (11).
d.
Place transmission gearshift
lever (1) in “N” (neutral) position.
e.
Pull parking brake lever (3) up
to apply parking brake.
f.
Release clutch pedal (6).
g.
Chock vehicle. On level ground set chocks in front of and behind wheels.
If vehicle is parked on a slope, place both chocks on the downhill side.
CAUTION
Allow engine to cool at idle speed for five minutes after
operation. Failure to do this may result in damage to
engine and turbocharger.
h.
Allow engine to cool at idle speed for five minutes after operation. If
temperature gage (12) reads above 200°F after five minutes, perform the
following steps and notify maintenance personnel.
i.
Place accessory power switch (10) and all other switches in OFF position.
WARNIN G
If tachometer shows engine idling at high rpm and
engine stop control does not stop engine, do not attempt
to stall engine. Leave vehicle and notify maintenance
personnel. Attempting to stall engine at high rpm may
engage transmission and move vehicle resulting in
injury or death to personnel.
If engine does not stop after pulling out engine stop
control, depress clutch pedal and brake pedal, place
transmission gearshift lever in “5” (overdrive) position,
and release clutch pedal to stall engine. Notify main-
tenance personnel if this is done. Failure to do this may
result in damage to engine.
j.
Pull engine stop control (9) out to cut off flow of fuel. Leave it in out position
k.
Release service brake pedal (5) and position wheel chocks.
l.
Perform after operation PMCS. Refer to table 2-2.
2-18. BACKING THE VEHICLE
Refer to para. 2-16 and perform steps as necessary to back the vehicle.
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