TM-9-2320-361-10
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 1988
TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 252 of 392
TM 9-2320-361-10
2-42. TOWING VEHICLE TO START ENGINE
Towing vehicle to start engine should be done on straight,
smooth surface. Failure to do this may cause towed vehicle to
lose control resulting in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Vehicle may be towed to start engine only when slave
receptacle starting and jumper cable starting are not possible.
a.
Install towbar on disabled vehicle and connect to pintle hook of towing
vehicle. Refer to para. 2-23.
NOTE
Utility chain should be connected to permit both vehicles to
maneuver.
b.
If towbar is not available, install utility chain (2) on lifting shackles (3).
Attach center of utility chain (2) to pintle hook (1).
c.
Perform steps a. through h., and step k., in para. 2-14.
d.
Depress clutch pedal of towed vehicle and place transmission gearshift lever
in “2” (second) position. Place transfer case shift lever in HIGH position. Release
parking brake.
e.
Signal operator of towing vehicle to begin towing.
NOTE
For cold weather starting,
operate manifold heater upon
releasing clutch pedal. Refer to
para. 2-15.
f.
When towed vehicle reaches 10 mph,
turn accessory power switch to ON,
slowly release clutch pedal, and depress
accelerator pedal until engine starts. If
vehicle has been towed 100 yards
(91 meters) and engine fails to start, stop
towing operation and notify your
supervisor.
g.
Depress clutch pedal immediately
after engine starts.
h.
Signal operator of towing vehicle to stop.
i.
When vehicle stops, place transmission gearshift lever in “N” (neutral) position
and apply parking brake lever.
j.
Perform steps n. through p. in para. 2-14.
k.
Remove towbar (refer to para. 2-23). If utility chain (2) was used, remove
utility chain (2) from pintle hook (1) and lifting shackles (3).
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