TM-9-2320-361-24-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

AIR SYSTEM SAFETY VALVE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All

Materials/Parts

Antiseize tape (item 42, WP 0468 00)

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Battery ground cable disconnected

(WP 0126 00).

Air reservoirs drained (TM 9-2320-361-10).

REMOVAL

WARNING

Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small

parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing

injury to personnel.

Remove air system safety valve (1) from tee fitting (2).

INSTALLATION

NOTE

All male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape

before installation.

1.

Install air system safety valve (1) in tee fitting (2).

2.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

3.

Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10), build up air pressure in air reservoirs, and check for leaks.

4.

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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