TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 208 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
2-31. OPERATION OF PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
MAINTENANCE TRUCKS
a. General.
The M756A2 pipeline construction truck has an open top metal body
with a wood-metal reinforced flatbed. The truck is equipped with a rear winch, a
winch and cab protector, two gin poles for constructing an A-frame, two 24-volt
floodlights, a tailboard roller, a custom made toolbox, and stiff leg jacks for
additional support. Weather protection for personnel and equipment is provided
by a cargo body tarpaulin, with end curtains supported by top bows. Front and
side cargo body panels with racks support the top bows. These panels and racks
are easily removable for side loading. The side cargo racks have built-in troop seats
so that the truck can be used as a personnel carrier when necessary. Additional
personnel will be required for operating M756A2 trucks.
b. Operating the Rear Winch.
All personnel must stand clear during hoisting and
lowering operations. A shifting or swinging load may result
in injury or death to personnel.
When hooking up for winching operations, position throat
(open part) of hook (12) upward in case overloading
straightens out hook (12). Failure to do this may result in
injury or death to personnel.
(1)
Place truck so winch (9) is in direct line with load (11) to be pulled or
lifted.
(2)
Apply parking brake lever (6), place transmission gearshift lever (1) in “N”
(neutral) position, and shut off engine (refer to para. 2-17).
(3)
Set wheel chocks (10) behind rear wheels, and lower tailgate (3) (refer to
para. 2-25).
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