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 0070 00 0070 00-6 ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BRACKETS, AND ROD MAINTENANCE (Contd) INSTALLATION (Contd) 10. Connect swivel (9) to pump lever (12) with pin (11) and new cotter pin (4). 11. Position control wire (7) through flange on accelerator rod (8) and install connector (6) and screw (5) on control wire (7). Do not tighten. Position connector (6) 0.125 in. (0.32 mm) from flange on accelerator rod (8) and tighten screw (5). 12. Install throttle return clip (1) on steering gear housing (13) with washer (2) and screw (3). 13. Install spring (10) on throttle return clip (1) and swivel (9). ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove locknut (15) from threaded stud (16) and remove threaded stud (16) of ball joint (18) from lever (17). 2. Loosen nut (19) on accelerator rod (14). NOTE Rod is shortened by turning ball joint clockwise on rod and lengthened by turning ball joint counterclockwise on rod. 3. Shorten or lengthen accelerator rod (14) until threaded stud (16) of ball joint (18) will freely slide into hole of lever (17). 4. Install locknut (15) on threaded stud (16) and tighten locknut (15). 5. Tighten nut (19) on accelerator rod (14). 6. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 7. Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10) and check throttle for proper operation. 8. Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10). 9. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10). 13 1 2 3 4 12 11 9 8 10 5 6 7