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 0344 00 0344 00-4 AUTOMATIC BRAKE TEST AND ADJUSTMENT (Contd) ADJUSTMENT 1. Disengage hand throttle (3) on vehicle (1). Press clutch pedal (7) and place PTO lever (6) in reverse position. Release clutch pedal (7) and unwind secondary vehicle (2) back to level ground and set parking brake. 2. Place PTO lever (6) in neutral position and disengage drum clutch lever (8). 3. Adjust brake band by turning adjusting screw (10) in 1/2-turn clockwise increments to increase braking action. 4. Repeat testing and adjustment until correct adjustment is obtained. NOTE Perform steps 5 through 7 only when new winch is installed. 5. Extend winch cable (9) for 5 minutes at engine idle (TM 9-2320-361-10). 6. Allow brake band to cool for approximately 1-1/2 hours. 7. Repeat brake band adjustment procedure. 8. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10). WHEEL CHOCK 2 1