TM-9-2320-386-10 Page 134

TM-9-2320-386-10 Operator's Manual for M44A3 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-386-10 2-101 2-44. BOW AND TARP KIT (Contd) c. Tarp Installation. (1) Place folded tarp (10) across top center bow assembly (11) with half marked FRONT facing front of vehicle. (2) Unfold front of tarp (10) over bow assemblies (11) all the way, then unfold other end of tarp (10) toward rear of truck. (3) Unfold one side of tarp (10), then unfold other side toward sides of vehicle. Allow loose tarp (10) sides to drape over side of truck. CAUTION Make sure lashing ropes are tied snugly but not too tightly. Tarp may tear if lashing ropes are tied too tightly. (4) Tie lashing ropes (12) to lashing hooks (13) on each side of vehicle. 9 10 10 11 10 10 12 13