TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0002 00 0002 00-8 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA (Contd) LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR INTERNAL COMPONENTS The major controls and indicators found in the cab interior of M44A2 series vehicles are located and described below. Internal components not covered here may be found in TM 9-2320-361-10 or in the applicable maintenance procedure WP within this manual. STEERING WHEEL – The wheel on the steering column by which the truck’s direction of motion is controlled. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – Contains gauges and indicators for monitoring engine performance. TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT LEVER – Located at center of floor tunnel, it enables the operator to shift the manual transmission in and out of gear. COWL VENT - Located on each side of cowl near floor, it enables outside air to enter cab for ventilation purposes. TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER – Located on the floor tunnel, the lever enables the transfer case to be placed in high range, low range, or neutral. DRIVER’S SEAT – The adjustable single seat located on left side of vehicle. Safety belts are provided for both driver and passenger seats. TRANSFER POWER TAKEOFF LEVER – Located on cab floor at left side of driver’s seat, it engages the power takeoff (PTO) on the transfer case for operation of delivery pump on water and fuel tank trucks. PARKING BRAKE LEVER – Located on floor adjacent to driver’s seat, it is used to apply or release vehicle parking brake. The knob at end of lever is turned clockwise to increase brake cable tension. PTO LEVER HINGE LOCK – Mounted on cab floor adjacent to transmission power takeoff (PTO) lever, it holds transmission PTO lever in neutral (N) position to prevent accidental engagement. TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF LEVER – Located on driver’s side cab floor, it is used to operate the winch to pay-out and pay-in winch cable. ACCELERATOR PEDAL – Located on driver’s side floor adjacent to tunnel, it is used to control engine speed when driving vehicle. CLUTCH PEDAL – Located to the left of service brake pedal, it controls the clutch to allow shifting of gears by disengage the transmission with the engine. SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL – Located to the right of clutch pedal, it controls the wheel brakes for slowing and stopping vehicle. ENGINE STOP CONTROL – The T-handle, located on instrument panel to the left of steering column, used to shut down engine. ACCESSORY POWER SWITCH – Routes power to starter system, instrument panel gauges, fuel pump, and low pressure warning buzzer. ENGINE START SWITCH – Located on instrument panel either to the right of steering column or above light switch, it operates engine starter motor to crank engine. P O N M L K J I H G F E D C B A