TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-273-10 - Page 48 of 452
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS - CONTINUED
M917
DUMP BODY - The dump truck body provides the capability of hauling and dumping,
or spreading heavy loads of hot asphalt, aggregate, dirt, and similar materials. The
dump body contains a sealed hydraulic system for raising and lowering the dump bed.
For additional information, refer to TM 5-3805-274-13&P.
EXHAUST STACK AND MUFFLER - The exhaust system stack and muffler, located
and supported by the right rear corner of the cab, routes engine exhaust above the cab.
FRONT DRIVING AXLE - The front axle, mounted to the front suspension assembly
and is a steering axle and driving axle.
BATTERY BOX - The battery box is located on the right frame rail below the cab
passenger door. The battery box contains four batteries and two steps for entering the
cab.
MUD GUARD - The mud guard is located in front of the pusher axle tires to limit
mud being thrown off tires and onto vehicle.
PUSHER AXLE - The pusher axle is a non-driving axle located directly in front of the
driving axle.
REAR DRIVING AXLES - The forward-rear and rear-rear axles are mounted to the
rear suspension assembly and function as driving axles of the vehicle.
MUD FLAPS - There is a mud flap mounted on each front fender and at the back of
the truck behind the rear tires.
TOWING PINTLE - The towing pintle, located at the center of the frame rear
crossmember, is provided for interface with trailers requiring a pintle.
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