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)

(8)

When leveling bubble (5) is centered, move power leveler shifting

handle (4) to neutral.

(9)

To lower derrick (1), depress clutch pedal (12), place transmission

gearshift lever (13) in “R” (reverse) position and release clutch pedal (12).

(10)

Move power leveler shifting handle (4) down, and make sure feed control

lever (2) is in neutral,

(11)

Move drive control lever (3) forward to lower derrick (1) into cradle (8) on

protector (9).

Let machine run with feed and drive control levers in neutral

to release heat from brake assemblies in clutch case or

damage to equipment may occur.

(13)

Move feed and drive control levers (2) and (3) toward operator, lower

locking latch (10), and release control levers (2) and (3).

d. Operating and Securing Rear Winch.

(1)

Lift lock (15) and pull back winch control lever (11), as needed, to control

rear winch brake and prevent free spooling.

(2)

Depress clutch pedal (12), place

transmission gearshift lever (13) in “N”

(neutral) position, and transfer case shift

lever (14) in neutral.

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(12)

Move power leveler shifting handle (4) to neutral.