TM-9-2330-331-14-P
SEMITRAILER, FLATBED: BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 34 TON, M872A4
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS
DECEMBER 2005
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
1.
This manual is designed to help you operate the M872A4 and perform troubleshooting and maintenance on
the equipment.
2.
This manual is written in Work Package format:
a.
Chapters divide the manual into major categories of information (e.g.,
General Information, Equipment
Description, and Theory of Operation, Operator Instructions, Operator Troubleshooting Procedures,
Organizational Troubleshooting Procedures, Operator Maintenance Procedures, Organizational
Maintenance Procedures, Direct Support Maintenance Instructions, and Supporting Information)
.
b.
Each Chapter is divided into Work Packages, which are identified by a 6-digit number (e.g., 0001 00,
0002 00, etc.) located on the upper right-hand corner of each page. The Work Package page number
(e.g., 0001 00-1, 0001 00-2, etc.) is centered at the bottom of each page.
c.
If a Change Package is issued to the manual, added Work Packages use the fifth and sixth digits
of their number to indicate new material. For instance, Work Packages inserted between WP 0001 00
and WP 0002 00 are numbered WP 0001 01. WP 0001 02. etc.
3.
Scan through this manual to become familiar with its organization and contents before attempting to
operate or maintain the equipment.
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
1.
A
Warning Summary,
located at the beginning of this manual. Become familiar with these warnings before
operating or performing any troubleshooting or maintenance on the vehicle.
2.
A
Table of Contents
, located in the front of the manual, lists all Chapters and Work Packages in the
publication.
a.
The Table of Contents also provides
Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements
information
and DA Form 2028 addresses, for the submittal of corrections to this manual.
b.
If you cannot find what you are looking for in the Table of Contents, refer to the alphabetical
Index
at the
back of the manual.
3.
Chapter 1
, General Information, Equipment Description, and Theory of Operation,
WP 0001 00 provides
general information on the manual and the equipment.
4.
Chapter 2
, Operator Instructions,
WP 0005 00 explains and illustrates all operator controls and indicators,
and describes how to perform all operating procedures for the M872A4;
Operation Under Usual Conditions
and
Operation Under Unusual Conditions.
5.
Chapter 3,
Operator Troubleshooting Procedures,
WP 0009 00 is a
Troubleshooting Symptom Index.
If the vehicle malfunctions, this index should always be consulted to locate the appropriate
troubleshooting procedure.
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