TM-9-2320-386-10

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); OPERATOR’S MANUAL

JANUARY 1996

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WARNING

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Vehicle will become charged with electricity if A-frame contacts or

breaks high voltage wire. Do not leave vehicle while high voltage

line is in contact with A-frame or vehicle. Signal nearby personnel

to have electrical power turned off. Failure to do so may result in

injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

A-frame kit is installed and rigged by maintenance personnel.

(2)

Maneuver vehicle into position for operation.

(3)

Park vehicle and apply parking brake.

d. Operating A-frame.

Operate front winch to raise, lower, or hold load. Refer

to para. 2-18.

2-41. OPERATION OF A-FRAME KIT (Contd)

2-42. OPERATION OF AIRBRAKE (TRAILER) KIT

a. General.

The airbrake (trailer) kit is installed on vehicles hauling trailers or

artillery equipped with airbrakes. It is used when heavy payloads are to be hauled

and separate braking of the trailer is desired.

b. Coupling Trailer to Vehicle.

NOTE

• Refer to appropriate trailer TM for complete trailer operation

procedures.

• Attaching yoke of trailer or artillery load to pintle hook requires

two or more crewmembers, depending on size and weight of load.

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