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)

(12)

Check bored hole depth through sighting holes (2), (3), and (4) in derrick

tube (5).

(a)

If bar guide (1) is sighted through hole (2), bored hole is 8 feet deep.

(b)

If bar guide (1) is sighted through hole (3), bored hole is 9 feet deep.

(c)

If bar guide (1) is sighted through hole (4), bored hole is 10 feet deep.

(13)

After boring, push feed control lever (7) forward and pull drive control

lever (6) back (position 5, table 2-4) to raise auger (8) without pressing bumper

spring (9).

(14)

Pull back on control levers (6) and (7) (position 7, table 2-4) and lock in

position. Set hand throttle (11) at engine idle speed, raise outrigger legs (10) (refer

to b. of this para.) and move truck away from hole.

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