TM-9-2320-285-24-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1985
TM-9-2320-285-24-1 - Page 12 of 987
TM 9-2320-285-24-1
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DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
For destruction of army materiel to prevent enemy use, refer to TM 750-244-6.
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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
Refer to paragraphs 2-89 thru 2-92 for preparation for storage or shipment.
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REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
If your M878A1 tractor needs improvement let us know.
Send us an EIR.
You, the user, are the only one who can tell us
what you don’t like about your equipment.
Let us know why you don’t like the design.
Put it on an SF 368 (Quality
Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at: Commander, US Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: DRSTA-MT, Warren, MI
48090.
We’ll send you a reply.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
The M878A1 tractor is warranted by Ottawa Truck Corporation for 15 months or 1500 hours of operation, whichever
comes first.
Warranty starts on the date found on DA Form 2410 or DA Form 2408-16 in the logbook. Report all defects
in material or workmanship to your supervisor who will take appropriate action.
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ORIENTATION
In this manual, right and left hand sides of the tractor are determined from the operator’s seat facing toward the front of the
tractor.
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COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
For authorized common tools and equipment refer to the Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE)
applicable to your unit.
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SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
No special tools, TMDE, or support equipment is required.
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REPAIR PARTS
Repair parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts and special tools list (TM 9-2320-285-24P) covering organizational,
direct support, and general support maintenance for this equipment.
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