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

2-32. OPERATION OF EARTH BORING AND POLESETTING

MAINTENANCE TRUCKS (Contd)

NOTE

Outrigger control levers are spring loaded and will return to

neutral when released.

(6)

Place outrigger control levers (1) and (2) in UP position to raise outrigger

legs (4), pull safety latches (7) out and up, then place control levers (1) and (2) in

DOWN position to lower legs (4) about halfway.

(7)

Remove outrigger shoes (6) from stowage brackets (3) and install them on

outrigger legs (4) with retaining pins (5).

(8)

Lower outrigger legs (4) to ground to stabilize machine.

(9)

Place transmission gearshift lever (8) in “N” (neutral) position.

c. Raising, Leveling, and Lowering Derrick Tube.

WARNING

Avoid any contact with high voltage power lines by the

derrick or vehicle. If the derrick or vehicle does come in

contact with a high voltage power line, the vehicle will

become electrically charged. Do not contact any item that is

not on the vehicle and grounded or attempt to leave the

vehicle. Failure to do this may result in injury or death to

personnel.

(1)

Depress clutch pedal (11) and engage transfer power takeoff lever (10).

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