PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-612
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 612
NOVEMBER 2003
PS 612
NOV 03
47
M-GATOR…
it has a payload
capacity of 1,000
pounds, including
the weight of the
driver and passen-
ger, and a maximum
ground speed of 1
7
miles per hour.
Do not use the
M-Gator to evacuate
litters or casualties.
The vehicle could roll
over—crushing the
personnel.
Do not drive the M-GATOR on
public (hardtop) roadways.
The only time you can drive
the vehicle across a roadway is
at a designated crossing point
or with a road guard.
Like any workhorse, the M-GATOR is very stable, but accidents can happen…
most often because the driver was in too much of a hurry or not paying attention.
Before heading out, take time to read these driver tips. They can mean the differ-
ence between a completed mission, an accident, or a fatality!
Here’s the lowdown:
Make sure you inspect the
M-GATOR after an air-drop
operation. Eyeball the vehicle
for fluid leaks and any loose
or damaged components.
Ammunition
must be on
a pallet and
strapped
down in the
vehicle’s rear
cargo area.
Make sure you
wear a helmet and
eye protection
(goggles).
The M-GATOR is not towable —
plain and simple. Towing the
vehicle will damage its chain
drive, transaxle and tires. Also,
do not use the M-GATOR to
tow trailers.
Only the driver
and passenger
can occupy the
vehicle in the
front seats. Do
not pick up any
hitchhikers.
All loads over fifty pounds must
be strapped to cargo tie-downs
in the back of the vehicle, and
the cargo shelf up front. To
keep cargo in place, use cargo
net, NSN 3940-01-477-6758, for
the rear and cargo net, NSN
3940-01-477-7095, for the front.
Rear cargo net, NSN 3940-01-477-6758
Front cargo net, NSN 3940-01-477-7095
sorry.
no can
do.
sorry. we
can’t
take you
guys. We
all
might end up in
the hospital.
please!
no towing!
The M-GATOR is a
two-passenger,
six-wheeled, all-
terrain vehicle
that’s powered by
a three-cylinder
diesel engine.
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