TM-9-2320-279-10-1
M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2
DECEMBER 1998
CHANGE 5
TM-9-2320-279-10-1 - Page 58 of 773
TM 9-2320-279-10-1
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
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Page
Controls and Indicators Introduction
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2-1
2-2
Location and Use of Controls and Indicators
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2-2
PMCS Introduction
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2-2
2-3
2-33
Maintenance Forms and Records
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2-4
2-33
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
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2-5
2-33
General Maintenance Procedures
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FluidLeakage
2-6
2-34
2-7
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2-34
Operator/Crew Preventive Mamtenance Checks and Services
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-8
2-35
Prepare to Operate Vehicle
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2-9
2-144
Operate Lights
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2-146
Drive Vehicle
2-11
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2-10
2-155
Operate Windshield Wiper/Washer
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2-12
2-178
Operate Personnel Heater
2-13
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2-179
Operate Fire Extinguisher
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2-180
Use Access Ladder
2-14
2-15
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2-185
Operate Drain Plug
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2-15.1
2-188.2
Operate Work Lamp (M977, M978)
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Connect/Disconnect Trailer (M977, M985)
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2-15.2
2-16
2-188.3
2-190
M977, M985 Cargo Body Operation
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2-17
2-195
M977, M985 Crane Operation (Manual Controls)
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2-18
2-212
M977, M985 Crane Operation (Remote Controls)
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2-232
Prepare Tanker for Operation
2-20
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2-19
2-242
Check Tanker Fuel Level
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2-21
2-247
Load Tanker With Fuel
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2-22
2-250
Land Vehicle or Aircraft Overwing Fuel Servicing
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2-23
2-270
Recirculate Fuel
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2-24
2-282
Unload Fuel
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2-25
2-292
Changing to Different Fuel or Fuel Grade
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2-26
2-310
Transfer of Fuel Between Tanker Vehicles
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2-26.1
2-320.1
Connect/Disconnect Semitrailer to M983
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2-27
2-320.2
M983 Crane Operation (Manual Controls)
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2-28
2-328
M983 Crane Operation (Remote Controls)
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2-346
Beacon Light Operation
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2-29
2-30
2-357
Auxiliary Equipment Operating Procedures
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2-31
2-361
Operate Vehicle in Extreme Heat
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2-32
2-374
Operate Vehicle in Extreme Dust
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2-33
2-376
Operate Vehicle in Sand or Mud
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2-377
Operate Vehicle in Desert Environment
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2-34
2-35
2-379
Operate Vehicle in Cold Environment (32ºF, 0°C, To - 25 F,
-32°C
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2-36
2-379
Operator Vehicle in Extreme Cold Environment (-26°F, -32°C,
To -65°F, -54°C)
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Operate Vehicle in Forest or Rocky Terrain
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2-37
2-382
2-38
2-384
Install/Remove Tire Chains
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2-39
2-384.2
Ford Water Obstacle
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2-40
2-392
Self-Recover Vehicle Using Self-Recovery Winch
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2-41
2-393
Change 5
2-1
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