TM-9-2320-283-34-1
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
DECEMBER 1983
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TM 9-2320-283-34-1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
As a maintenance technician, you are responsible for maintaining the equipment covered in this manual.
The best way
to do this is with the aid of your maintenance manual.
Below is a sample problem.
PROBLEM: Organizational maintenance mechanic reports that the rear tandem axle lockout will not engage.
1.
Turn to the cover of your manual.
On the right-hand side you will find a listing for "SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS".
Along
with the listing is a page number and a black marker.
Follow either the page number reference or the black
marker to the first page in the service and troubleshooting section.
2.
What is the quickest way to find the solution to the problem? Turn to paragraph 2-6.
This is the "TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX".
Follow the numerical listing "REAR TANDEM AXLES"
until you see item 18 "Lockout will not engage".
Now go to the page listed directly to the right of the malfunction.
3.
What caused the problem? Turn to page 2-9, paragraph 2-7, Troubleshooting.
Here you will find the most likely causes of the problem.
After following each step in the order listed and finding
the problem, let's say, "The differential lockout is defective", go to the referenced paragraph (para 3-71).
4.
How do you fix the problem? Turn to paragraph 3-71.
This is the maintenance procedure for the differential lockout.
It is arranged step-by-step so everything you need to know to maintain the differential lockout is covered.
Now
you are ready to correct the problem.
Your maintenance manual is easy to use.
Also, you eliminate mistakes because you always are made aware of the
warnings and cautions you need to know for personnel and equipment safety.
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