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)

(3)

Collapse cable reel (3) by turning operating handle (9) left until sliding

spider (8) separates from handle (9). Push in spider (8) to completely collapse

cable reel (3). Cable may now be installed on rim segments (7).

(4)

Pull sliding spider (8) forward and turn operating handle (9) right to mesh

with spider (8). Continue turning handle (9) as far as it will go.

(5)

Start engine (refer to para, 2-14 or 2-15), depress clutch pedal (10), place

transfer case shift lever (12) in neutral, and engage transfer power takeoff lever

(16).

CAUTION

Make sure winch control lever is locked in neutral, or damage

to equipment may result.

(6)

Place winch control lever (15) in neutral, power divider control lever (13)

in REAR WINCH FWD and transmission gearshift lever (14) in “1” (first) or

“2” (second) position.

(7)

Slowly release clutch pedal (10) and depress accelerator pedal (11)

enough to prevent engine stalling.

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