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

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Contd)

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

24. VEHICLE WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE ON LEVEL SURFACE OR

HIGHWAY.

Check air pressure in tires.

Inflate or deflate tires to correct air pressure. Refer to para. 3- 14f.

STEERING

25. HARD STEERING.

Check air pressure in tires.

Inflate or deflate tires to correct air pressure. Refer to para. 3-14f.

26. OIL LEAKS.

Check for loose connections.

If loose, tighten.

FRONT WINCH

WARNING

Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Broken wires may

cause injury.

27. WINCH DRUM DOES NOT TURN OR PAY OUT CABLE.

Step 1. Check to see if drum lock knob is engaged.

Pull out drum lock knob, rotate 90 degrees, and release. Refer to para.

2-24.

Step 2. Check if cable is binding.

Free cable from drum.

Step 3. Check if winch clutch control lever is in “IN” or “OUT” position, as

necessary.

Move winch clutch control lever to proper position.

28. WINCH DOES NOT WIND.

Step 1. Check to see if transmission power takeoff is engaged.

If not, engage transmission power takeoff.

Step 2. Check to see if winch clutch control lever is engaged.

If not, engage clutch control lever.

Step 3. Check shearpin.

If broken, replace. Refer to para. 3-16.

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