TM 9-2320-363-10
1-9.
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND
FEATURES (Con’t).
(4)
The M916A1 and M916A2 have a transmission-mounted
PTO which powers the winch. The PTO on the M917A1 and M917A1 w/MCS powers
the dump body controls (TM 5-3805-264-14&P).
(5)
The M915A2 and M916A1 are equipped with an instrument
panel mounted tachograph which registers and records data related to truck ground
speed, engine speed, and distance traveled. This data is stored on a 7-day graph for
a permanent record. All other models are equipped with a Datalogger which is a data
processing module that provides data storage capability and records in detail the per-
formance and utilization of the vehicle. Datalogger memory can store over a month of
data for use by maintenance and management personnel. There is no operator inter-
ference with the Datalogger.
models:
(6)
The following capabilities and features are common to all
(a) air-activated front and rear non-asbestos cam brakes
with a four-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) to provide significantly improved
handling and braking during emergency stops;
(b)
operation in temperatures from -25°F (-32°C) to +125oF
(+52oC), and to -40°F (-40°C) with arctic kit installed;
(c) start and climb capability of a 20 percent grade at
GCWR in both forward and reverse directions;
(d)
fording capability up to 20 in. (51 cm) deep for 5 minutes
without damage or requiring maintenance before operations can continue;
(e)
two-passenger aluminum corrosion-proof cab with a 90
degree tilt-forward hood for service accessibility;
(f) six cylinder, 12.7 liter, 400 horsepower, in-line diesel
engine built by Detroit Diesel;
(g)
Allison HT-740 four-speed automatic transmission.
1-10.
LOCATlON AND DESCRlPTlON OF MAJOR COMPON-
ENTS.
a.
M915A2, M916A1, and M916A2.
Key
Component
Description
1
Marker Clearance
Indicate outline of truck.
Lights
2
Air Horn
Provides an audible alert.
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