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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2-44. BOW AND TARP KIT (Contd)

d. Raising Tarp for Ventilation.

(1)

Remove rear end curtain (6), if installed.

(2)

Untie all lashing ropes (5).

(3)

Fold up tarp (1) into three to five folds until straps (2) attached to stave

and corner assemblies (4) are exposed.

(4)

Fasten folded tarp (1) in place using straps (2) and buckles (3) attached to

outside of tarp (1).

(5)

Tie front and rear lashing ropes (5) to end stave and corner assemblies (4).

e. Tarp Removal.

CAUTION

Do not fold or stow tarp when wet. Doing so may result in damage

to tarp.

(1)

Remove tarp (1) from vehicle

and lay tarp (1) flat on ground, with

buckles (3) on top.

(2)

Fold eyelet side of tarp (1) to

first row of buckles (3).

(3)

Fold tarp (1) over again, and

then one more time.

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5

5

4

3

2

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