TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0342 00 0342 00-1/2 blank FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL) FRONT WINCH DRAG BRAKE TEST AND ADJUSTMENT TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models All Tools and Special Tools General mechanic’s tool kit (item 116, WP 0469 00) Equipment Condition Parking brake set and wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-361-10). Battery ground cable disconnected (WP 0126 00). END OF WORK PACKAGE 1 2 4 3 WARNING Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable run through hands. Broken or rusty wires may cause injury to personnel. TESTING 1. Pull out drum lock lever (1) and turn 90° clockwise to unlocked position. 2. Pull winch cable (3) out three to four feet. Winch drum (2) should stop turning when cable (3) is released. If drum (2) does not stop turning, adjust drag brake. ADJUSTMENT NOTE When performing step 1, turn adjusting screw in 1/2 turn increments until proper drag adjustment is accomplished. 1. Turn adjusting screw (4) clockwise to increase drag. 2. Repeat drag test to make sure drag is adjusted correctly. 3. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 4. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).