TM-9-2320-209-10-1 Page 375

TM-9-2320-209-10-1 Operator's Manual for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-10-1 FRAME 7 1. To lower derrick: (a) Step on clutch pedal (1). Place FRONT TRANSMISSION gearshift lever (2) in R position. Let clutch pedal (1) up. (b) Place power leveler shifting handle (3) in down position and keep feed control lever (4) in NEUTRAL position. (c) Place drive control lever (5) in forward position to lower derrick (6) into cradle (7) on a protector (8). CAUTION Before locking latch (9) against feed and drive control levers (4) and (5), let machine run with levers in neu- tral position. This will let heat escape from brake assemblies in clutch case. (d) Place power leveler shifting handle (3) in NEUTRAL position. 2. To lock feed (4) and drive (5) control levers: (a) Pull and hold feed and drive control levers (4) and (5) toward operator. (b) Turn locking latch (9) to locked position. (c) Let go of feed and drive control levers (4) and (5). 4-321