TM-9-2320-260-10
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
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a. Purpose of the Vehicle.
The M817 dump truck is used to transport materials such as sand, gravel,
and stone. It may also haul scrap, rubble, or other waste materials. These vehicles operate on or off the
road with load limits up to 10,000 pounds (4,540 kilograms). Fully loaded, this vehicle can tow trailers
with up to 15,000 pounds (6,810 kilograms). This vehicle has a welded-steel dump body. The forward
end of the solid dump body extends up and over the vehicle cab to protect it from damage during
loading. Troop seats may be positioned for troop transport operations.
b. Performance.
This truck has a tailgate that can be opened at either the top or bottom, allowing
operation as a regular (end load) type, rocker type, or as a spreader type dump truck.
1-13. DUMP TRUCK W/W AND WO/W: M817
DUMP TRUCK (M817)
(LEFT FRONT VIEW)
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