TM-9-2320-361-24-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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

FRONT WINCH DRAG BRAKE TEST AND ADJUSTMENT

TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All

Tools and Special Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit

(item 116, WP 0469 00)

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Battery ground cable disconnected

(WP 0126 00).

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WARNING

Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable run

through hands. Broken or rusty wires may cause injury to

personnel.

TESTING

1.

Pull out drum lock lever (1) and turn 90° clockwise to unlocked position.

2.

Pull winch cable (3) out three to four feet. Winch drum (2) should stop turning when cable (3) is

released. If drum (2) does not stop turning, adjust drag brake.

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE

When performing step 1, turn adjusting screw in 1/2 turn

increments until proper drag adjustment is accomplished.

1.

Turn adjusting screw (4) clockwise to increase drag.

2.

Repeat drag test to make sure drag is adjusted correctly.

3.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

4.

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