TM-9-2320-361-10

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

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

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TM 9-2320-361-10

2-31. OPERATION OF PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

MAINTENANCE TRUCKS (Contd)

(10)

Start engine (reter to para. 2-14 or 2-15), place transmission gearshift

lever (8) in “N” (neutral) position, engage transfer power takeoff lever (10), and

place transfer case shift lever (9) in neutral,

CAUTION

Do not operate winch with less than four turns of cable on

drum. Failure to do so may cause damage to winch.

NOTE

If winch clutch lever is hard to shift, make sure transfer

power takeoff lever is engaged, place transmission in gear,

and slip engine clutch slightly.

(11)

Shift winch clutch lever (1) to on position (toward left side of truck).

(12)

Depress clutch pedal (11) in, place transmission gearshift lever (8) in:

(a)

“3” (third) position for normal load.

(b)

“1” (first ) or “2” (second) position for heavy load.

NOTE

Make sure first layer of winch cable goes onto drum in order

and that each additional layer starts back across drum. If

necessary, use wooden block to assist in cable alinement.

(13)

Release clutch pedal (11) slowly, to wind in cable (12).

(14)

When load clears ground, depress clutch pedal (11) stop winch. Safety

brake should hold.

CAUTION

Do not turn brake adjusting screw counterclockwise more

than one full turn, or screw will come out of brake drum, and

brake drum will have to be disassembled to repair.

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