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)

j. Pulling Poles.

CAUTION

Make sure pole is strong enough to take pull without breaking

efore pulling pole. Use pole jack, or dig alongside pole to

break suction under pole, as necessary. Failure to do so may

result in damage to equipment.

(1)

Wrap jack chain (9) around pole (7) and operate jack handle (8) to loosen

pole (7).

(2)

Position truck so derrick sheave (1) almost touches pole (7), rig cable (2)

for derrick operation (refer to e. of this para.), and attach cable (2) to pole (7)

above balance point.

(3)

Lower outrigger legs (4) (refer to b. of this para.) and attach guideline (6)

to lower part of pole (7).

(4)

Operate winch (refer to d. of this para.) to slowly raise pole (7) until it is

clear of hole (5).

(5)

Using guideline (6) to direct, slowly lower pole (7) to ground.

(6)

Block pole (7) to keep it from rolling, and remove guideline (6) and

cable (2).

(7)

If hole (5) is not to be used, fill it with dirt and tamp it down.

(8)

Raise and secure outrigger legs (4) (refer to b. of this para.), lower and

secure derrick (3) (refer to c. of this para.), and secure winch (refer to d. of

this para.).

k. Operating Collapsible Cable Reel.

WARNING

The cable reel is heavy and may require the derrick and

winch to load/unload it. Failure to lift reel properly may

result in injury or death to personnel.

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