TM-9-2320-361-10 Page 224

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

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TM 9-2320-361-10 2-32. OPERATION OF EARTH BORING AND POLESETTING MAINTENANCE TRUCKS (Contd) (8) When leveling bubble (5) is centered, move power leveler shifting handle (4) to neutral. (9) To lower derrick (1), depress clutch pedal (12), place transmission gearshift lever (13) in “R” (reverse) position and release clutch pedal (12). (10) Move power leveler shifting handle (4) down, and make sure feed control lever (2) is in neutral, (11) Move drive control lever (3) forward to lower derrick (1) into cradle (8) on protector (9). Let machine run with feed and drive control levers in neutral to release heat from brake assemblies in clutch case or damage to equipment may occur. (13) Move feed and drive control levers (2) and (3) toward operator, lower locking latch (10), and release control levers (2) and (3). d. Operating and Securing Rear Winch. (1) Lift lock (15) and pull back winch control lever (11), as needed, to control rear winch brake and prevent free spooling. (2) Depress clutch pedal (12), place transmission gearshift lever (13) in “N” (neutral) position, and transfer case shift lever (14) in neutral. 2-163 (12) Move power leveler shifting handle (4) to neutral.