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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TM 9-2320-361-24-1

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HAND THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE MAINTENANCE (Contd)

INSTALLATION

1.

Install control cable (3) through instrument panel (2) and install new lockwasher (5) and nut (6) on

hand throttle control (4).

2.

Position screw (8) on end of cable (3). Push cable (3) through hole in cab floor (7).

3.

Position nut (9) on end of cable (3) and install nut (9) on screw (8) and hole in cab floor (7). Do not

tighten nut (9).

4.

Install control wire (13) through accelerator rod flange (12).

5.

Install connector (11) and screw (10) on control wire (13). Do not tighten screw (10).

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Push hand throttle control (4) all the way in.

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 2.

2.

Hold accelerator pedal (1) down.

3.

Position control cable (3) through hole in cab floor (7) until distance between end of control cable (3)

and accelerator rod flange (12) is approximately 0.5 in. (13 mm).

4.

Release accelerator pedal (1).

NOTE

Assistant will help with step 5.

5.

Tighten screw (8) and nut (9).

6.

Position connector (11) next to accelerator rod flange (12) and tighten screw (10) on control wire (13).

7.

Bend end of control wire (13) up.

8.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

9.

Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10).

10.

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

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