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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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-10. GENERAL
This section provides instructions for 2-1/2-ton ESP vehicle operation under mod-
erate temperature, humidity, and terrain conditions.
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WARNING
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• This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the
limits specified in this manual. Operation beyond these limits is prohibited
IAW AR 750-1 without written approval from the commander, U.S. Army
Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CHME,
Warren, MI 48397-5000.
• Hearing protection is required for the driver and co-driver. Hearing
protection is also required for all personnel working in and around this
vehicle while the engine is running (reference AR 40-5 and TB MED 501).
• If required to remain inside the vehicle during extreme heat, occupants
should follow the water intake, work/rest cycle, and other heat stress
preventive medicine measures contained in FM 21-10, Field Hygiene and
Sanitation.
NOTE
Before attempting to operate vehicle, perform the operator/crew preven-
tive maintenance checks and services shown in table 2-2.
2-11. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS INDEX
2-12.
Starting the Engine (Above +20°F) (-6.7°C)
2-49
2-13.
Cold Weather Starting (Below +20°F) (-6.7°C)
2-52
2-14.
Rapid Engine Warmup
2-52
2-15.
Placing the Vehicle in Motion
2-54
2-16.
Stopping the Vehicle and Engine
2-56
2-17.
Backing the Vehicle
2-57
2-18.
Operation of Front Winch
2-57
2-19.
Operation of Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
2-62
2-20.
Operation of Windshield Wipers
2-64
2-21.
Operation of Adjustable Driver’s Seat and Seatbelt
2-65
2-22
Towing the Vehicle
2-66
2-23
Raising and Securing Hood
2-67
2-24
Operation of Vehicle Service Lights
2-68
2-25
Using NATO Slave Receptacle to Start Engine
2-69
2-26
Replacing Cab Top
2-70
2-27
Raising and Lowering Windshield
2-71
2-28
Operation of Cargo Trucks
2-71
2-29
Operation of Personnel Hot Water Heater
2-77
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