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

2-32. OPERATION OF EARTH BORING AND POLESETTING

MAINTENANCE TRUCKS (Contd)

(1)

Place truck so derrick sheave (1) will be above hole (5) when derrick (3) is

raised, and outrigger legs (4) lowered (refer to b. of this para.).

(2)

Rig cable (2) for derrick operation (refer to e. of this para.) and raise

derrick (3) (refer to c. of this para.).

(3)

Fasten cable (2) to pole (7) slightly above balance point, and operate

winch to slowly lift pole (7) (refer to d. of this para.).

(4)

Stop winch when pole (7) is clear of ground, and over hole (5).

(5)

Lower pole (7) slowly into hole (5) using guideline (6) to direct it.

(6)

Stop winch when pole (7) reaches bottom of hole (5) and remove guide-

line (6). Do not allow any slack in cable (2).

(7)

Hold upper part of pole (7) in position and shovel dirt into hole (5),

tamping it down, until hole (5) is filled.

(8)

Shovel left over dirt around pole (7) and tamp down.

(9)

Remove cable (2) from pole (7), and raise and secure outrigger legs (4)

(refer to b. of this para.).

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