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 CLEANER INDICATOR AND TUBE MAINTENANCE

TESTING, REMOVAL, INSPECTION AND CLEANING, AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All

Materials/Parts

Antiseize tape (item 42, WP 0468 00)

Personnel Required

Two

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-361-10).

TESTING

1.

Loosen clamp (6) and remove cap (7) and clamp (6) from air cleaner (5).

2.

Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10) and run at 1200 rpm.

3.

Using cardboard (4), cover approximately 90% of air cleaner assembly (5) opening.

4.

Observe air cleaner indicator (2) to see if red band (3) is visible.

a. If red band (3) is visible, indicator (2) works properly.

b. If red band (3) is not visible, refer to Inspection and Cleaning in this WP.

5.

Stop engine (TM 9-2320-361-10).

6.

Remove cardboard (4) and install cap (7) on air cleaner (5) with clamp (6).

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