TM-9-2320-361-10

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

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

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TM9-2320-361-10

2-31. OPERATION OF PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

MAINTENANCE TRUCKS (Contd)

d. Lowering and Securing A-frame After Rear Operations.

(1)

Hook U-bolt (7) over tailboard sheave bracket (1).

(2)

Attach hook end of cable (2) to left center lashing ring (6).

(3)

Remove second chain (4) from bumperettes (5) and safety chains (3).

CAUTION

Do not let A-frame go past center (90°). It may free fall and

damage equipment.

(4)

Operate rear winch (refer to b. of this para.) to raise A-frame (8) to almost

vertical position (approximately 80°). Reset boom chains (9) to support

A-frame (8) in this position.

(5)

Remove hook end of cable (2) from lashing ring (6) and attach to pintle

hook (10). Leave about 2 feet of slack in cable (2).

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