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 0003 00 0003 00-1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL) THEORY OF OPERATION GENERAL The information in this Work Package (WP) is provided to give maintenance technicians the necessary background information to support and perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. Theory of Operation is written as an overview of the major components making up the M44A2 series vehicle and does not include basic theory. Component operation is divided into four systems: mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems. A functional description of the major components and their related parts for each system is provided. Knowledge of what components are present, what they look like as a system, and how they function together is essential for the technician when performing maintenance and when attempting to isolate correct malfunctions.