TM-9-2320-283-20-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 3
DECEMBER 1983
TM-9-2320-283-20-1 - Page 23 of 926
TM 9-2320-283-20-1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA.
1-9.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
a.
Exterior Components.
The illustration below identifies the major exterior components located on the M915A1
vehicle.
For more
information.
see
the Operator’s Manual.
TM 9-2320-283-10.
1. AIR CLEANER.
Heavy duty, tri-phase, dry type with automatic dust unloader.
2. TRANSMISSION.
Automatic with five forward speeds and one reverse speed.
3. BATTERIES.
Four, heavy
duty, 12-volt,
maintenance free, connected
in series-parallel.
4. AIR BRAKE CHAMBER.
Standard diaphragm, S-cam type.
5. FIFTH WHEEL.
Slide mounted with air operated release.
6. TOWING PINTLE.
Swivel type with a 49,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight capacity.
7. REAR TANDEM AXLES.
Single reduction type.
8. REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKOUT.
Air operated.
9. FUEL TANK.
Aluminum with shallow dished heads and half baffle construction.
10. FRONT AXLE.
Non-driving, steering type with I-beam construction.
11. ENGINE.
In-line, six-cylinder, four stroke, four cycle, turbocharged diesel.
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