TM-9-2320-361-10 Page 160

TM-9-2320-361-10 Operator's Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM9-2320-361-10 2-25. OPERATION OF CARGO TRUCKS (Contd) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) NOTE If front and side racks are installed, do steps (4) through (7). If front and side racks are not installed, go to step (8). Unhook safety strap (5). Remove cotter pin (8) and washer (6) from stabilizer (7). Remove stabilizer (7). Lift front and side rack locking pin (12) out of retainer ring (13). At front of vehicle, turn locking handle (14) counterclockwise to loosen. Grasp ring (15) and turn T-bolt 90 degrees, withdraw locking handle (14). WARNING Troop seats must be secured in the up position before lowering dropside, or injury or death to personnel may result. NOTE This operation requires two crewmembers. (9) Grasp dropside (16) and carefully lower. Do not allow dropside (16) to fall freely. (10) To load or unload from both sides, perform steps f.(1) through f.(9), as necessary, on both sides of vehicle. 2-103