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TRAILER, CARGO, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M101A1, M101A2 AND M101A3; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 3/4-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A1 AND M116A2; TRAILER, CHASSIS, 1-TON, 2-WHEEL: M116A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
DECEMBER 2011
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
a. Characteristics
1.
All trailers are designed to be towed by a prime mover without air brake connections. A handbrake lever and
cable assembly located on each side of the trailer activates a handbrake at each wheel. Control of each
handbrake is independent.
2.
In addition to handbrake lever-activated handbrakes, the trailers are equipped with an inertia-actuated
hydraulic brake system. For principles of operation of this system, refer to (WP
0003).
3.
All trailers have a single axle with two wheels.
4.
The trailer suspension consists of two leaf spring assemblies and shock absorbers.
5.
The M116A3 is equipped with a dropped axle, frame, and spring assemblies that allow for a greater payload
than the other models. M101A1 is equipped with tube type, bias ply tires with 5 lug mounted wheels. A2 and
A3 models are equipped with surge brakes. A2 models use the 8 lug CUCV style tubeless wheels and tires.
A3 models use run flat tires.
6.
The cargo body, which is a feature of M101 Series trailers, can be easily removed. The old-style cargo body
is being phased out. The new-style cargo body adds reinforcements and U-bolt lift points to ensure that the
cargo body can be lifted without danger and without using spreader bars.
7.
A rear stabilizer may be added to provide greater stability when the trailer is carrying generator sets. Use of
the stabilizer is optional for all other applications.
b. Capabilities and Features
1.
Maximum towing speeds with maximum payload evenly distributed are: highway, 50 mph (80 kph); and
cross-country, 6 mph (10 kph).
2.
Maximum payload varies with model designation.
3.
The cargo capacity of the M101 Series trailers may be increased by installing a rack and tailgate assembly.
A canvas cover assembly may be used to protect cargo from the weather.
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