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
TM-9-2320-386-10 - Page 58 of 223
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Before
Parking
Operation
brake
(Contd)
a.
Engage parking brake lever (6) and
place transmission select lever (4) in
DRIVE. Slowly raise engine RPM to
2,000. If vehicle moves, stop engine
and proceed to step b.
b.
Adjust parking brake, as required,
b.
Vehicle continues
by turning knob (5) on top of parking
to move with park-
brake lever (6) clockwise to increase
ing brake (6) applied
braking action; counterclockwise
after adjustment.
to decrease braking action.
9
Airbrake
Check operation of airbrake (trailer) kit, if
kit
installed, and mission requires pulling load.
a.
Apply airbrakes on trailer and slowly
a.
Trailer can be
pull trailer (para. 2-42).
moved after brakes
are applied.
b.
Check operation of trailer stoplights.
10
Deepwater
Ensure battery caps are tight and master
fording kit
cylinder reservoir filler caps have been
sealed, if kit is installed (para. 2-46).
11
During
Transfer
Check shifting operations for unusual
Transfer case is
Operation
case
noises, stiffness, or jumping out of gear.
inoperative, noisy,
stiff, or jumps out
of gear.
12
Front and
Listen for unusual noises or vibrations.
Excessively worn
rear drive
Vibrations, clicking, or clunking noise
U-joints or damaged
axles and
indicates worn U-joints or damaged
propeller shafts.
propeller
propeller shafts. If leakage is observed,
shafts
notify unit maintenance to check free play.
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
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Change 1
2-25
CAUTION
Do not exceed thirty seconds when
performing entire step a, and do not
exceed five seconds at 2,000 rpm.
Doing so may cause damage to trans-
mission.
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5
4
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