TM 9-2320-272-10 Truck, 5-Ton, 6X6, M939 Series

ARMY TM 9-2320-272-10
AIR FORCE TO 36A12-1C-441

TECHNICAL MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL iii
FOR
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, INTRODUCTION 1-1
M939A1, AND M939A2
SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 DROPSIDE, M923 (2320-01-
050-2084) (EIC: BRY); M923A1 (2320-01-206-4087) (EIC:
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
BSS); M923A2 (2320-01-230-0307) (EIC: BS7); M925 (2320- 2-28
01-047-8769) (EIC: BRT); M925A1 (2320-01-206-4088) (EIC: CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
BST); M925A2 (2320-01-230-0308) (EIC: BS8);
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 XLWB, M927 (2320-01-047-
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 3-1
8771) (EIC: BRV); M927A1 (2320-01-206-4089),
(EIC: BSW); M927A2 (2320-01-230-0309) (EIC: BS9); M928
(2320-01-047-8770) (EIC: BRU); M928A1 (2320-01-206-
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 3-2
4090) (EIC: BSX); M928A2 (2320-01-230-0310) (EIC: BTM);
TRUCK, DUMP: 5-TON, 6X6, M929 (2320-01-047-8756)
(EIC: BTH); M929A1 (2320-01-206-4079) (EIC: BSY); REFERENCES A-1
M929A2 (2320-01-230-0305) (EIC: BTN); M930 (2320-01-
047-8755) (EIC: BTG); M930A1 (2320-01-206-4080),
(EIC: BSZ); M930A2 (2320-01-230-0306) (EIC: BTO); COMPONENTS OF END ITEM
TRUCK, TRACTOR: 5-TON, 6X6, M931 (2320-01-047-8753) (COEI) AND BASIC ISSUE
(EIC: BTE); M931A1 (2320-01-206-4077) (EIC: BS2); ITEMS (BII) LISTS B-1
M931A2 (2320-01-230-0302) (EIC: BTP); M932 (2320-01-
047-8752) (EIC: BTD); M932A1 (2320-01-205-2684)
(EIC: BS5); M932A2 (2320-01-230-0303) (EIC: BTQ);
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION
TRUCK, VAN, EXPANSIBLE: 5-TON, 6X6, M934 (2320-01- LIST (AAL) C-1
047-8750) (EIC: BTB); M934A1 (2320-01-205-2682)
(EIC: BS4); M934A2 (2320-01-230-0300) (EIC: BTR);
TRUCK, MEDIUM WRECKER: 5-TON, 6X6, M936 (2320-01- EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES
047-8754) (EIC: BTF); M936A1 (2320-01-206-4078) (EIC:
AND MATERIALS LIST D-1
BS6); M936A2 (2320-01-230-0304) (EIC: BTT).
STOWAGE AND SIGN GUIDE E-1
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND

THE AIR FORCE
TM 9-2320-272-10
WARNING
EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL

1. DO NOT operate your vehicle engine in enclosed area.
2. DO NOT idle vehicle engine with vehicle windows closed.
3. DO NOT drive vehicle with inspection plates or cover plates removed.
4. BE ALERT at all times for exhaust odors.
5. BE ALERT for exhaust poisoning symptoms. They are:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Loss of muscular control
6. IF YOU SEE another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
• Remove person from area

• Expose to open air
• Keep person warm
• Do not permit person to move
• Administer artificial respiration* or CPR, if necessary
*For artificial respiration, refer to FM 21-11.
7. BE AWARE, the field protective mask for Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC)
protection will not protect you from carbon monoxide poisoning.
THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISONING IS ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
WARNING
HIGH INTENSITY NOISE

Hearing protection is required for all personnel working in and
around this vehicle while the engine is running (reference
AR 40-5 and TB MED 501).
Warning a
TM 9-2320-272-10
WARNING SUMMARY
• If Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical (NBC) exposure is suspected, all air filter media
should be handled by personnel wearing protective equipment. Consult your unit
NBC officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or disposal instructions.
• Extreme care should be taken when removing surge tank filler cap if temperature
gauge reads above 175°F (79°C). Steam or hot coolant under pressure will cause
injury.
• Pump brakes gradually when slowing or stopping vehicle on ice, snow, or wet
pavement. Sudden stop will cause vehicle wheels to lock, engine to stall, and loss of
power steering. Failure to do this will result in injury or death.
• Ground spike must be driven into ground 18-24 inches (46-61 centimeters) and
spike cable connected to the chassis before power can be taken from outside source.
Failure to do this will result in electrical damage, injury, or death.
• Ensure spike cable ring terminal makes good contact with bare metal. If necessary,
scrape contact area clean of dirt, paint, or rust. Failure to do this will result in
electrical damage, injury, or death.
• Vehicle will become charged with electricity if A-frame contacts or breaks high
voltage wire. Do not leave vehicle while high voltage line is in contact with A-frame
or vehicle. Failure to do this will result in injury or death. Notify nearby personnel
to have electrical power turned off.
• Do not put vehicle in motion until warning light is extinguished, and alarm (buzzer)
stops sounding. If air pressure gauges indicate less than 90 psi (621 kPa), turn
ignition and battery switches to OFF positions, and notify unit maintenance.
Failure to do this will result in injury or death.
• Alcohol used in alcohol evaporator is flammable, poisonous, and explosive. Do not
smoke when adding fluid and do not drink fluid. Failure to do this will result in
injury or death.
• Stay clear of dump body and cab protector at all times during loading and
unloading operations. Dump body can unexpectedly raise when a heavy load is
dropped into dump body and will cause injury or death.
• Do not smoke, have open flames, or make sparks around the batteries, especially if
the caps are off. They can explode and cause injury or death.
• Do not lower load without a ground guide. Direct all personnel to stand clear of
lifting operations. Swinging loads will cause injury or death.
• Do not perform fuel system checks or inspection while smoking or near fire, flames,
or sparks. Fuel could ignite, causing damage to vehicle, injury, or death.
• This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits
specified in this TM. Operation beyond these limits is prohibited IAW AR 70-1
without written approval from the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and
Armaments Command, ATTN: AMCPEO-CM-S, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
• Block vehicle wheels if operating site is on a grade, no matter how slight. Failure to
do this will result in injury or death.
Warning b Change 2
TM 9-2320-272-10
WARNING SUMMARY (Cont’d)

• Do not use hand throttle while driving. The hand throttle will not disengage when
brakes are applied. Failure to do this will result in injury or death.
• Open van door slowly. Personnel may be on ladder. Use caution when using ladder.
• Use ground guide when backing up to parked semitrailer. Failure to do this will
result in damage to vehicle, injury, or death.
• Do not pull tractor forward beyond approach ramps until all air lines are
disconnected. Failure to do this will result in injury or death.
• Death or serious injury to soldiers, or damage to army equipment will occur if the
instructions in this procedure are not followed.
• Liquid surge results from liquid’s movement in partially-filled tanks, which may
result in loosing control of 5,000 gallon fuel tankers causing vehicle damage,
injury or death to personnel.
• On cross-country terrain, payload is limited to 3,000 gallons of fuel if the prime
mover is an M931/A1/A2 or M932/A1/A2 series 5-ton tractor. Failure to comply
may result in damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• Stopping distance is generally increased by ABS technology. ABS technology is
designed to perform a conventional braking technique called “stab” braking
automatically using wheel speed sensors. Drivers must understand they should
not pump the brakes on an ABS-equipped vehicle, as this will deactivate the
ABS. Drivers must also understand that by removing pressure from the brake
pedal, drivers can also deactivate the ABS. Failure to comply may result in
damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• When the ABS senses impending wheel lockup, the ECU will modulate the relays
which will repeat a “release and recharge” cycle of air in the brake chambers.
Unlike a car’s ABS, where you can feel this modulation on the brake pedal, you
will not feel any modulation of the brake pedal on an air brake system. When the
ABS does modulate, you will feel a jerking sensation of the vehicle as the brakes
rapidly release and lock. Failure to comply may result in damage to vehicle or
• M939 series vehicles have a conventional air brake system, which is very
sensitive. Drivers of these vehicles must be well-trained in operating tactical
vehicles with air brakes. Air brakes are unique because braking force is
proportional to pedal travel, but the driver does not experience resistance from
the brake pedal. An inexperienced driver may respond to lack of resistance by
applying too much force to brake pedal. Operators can be confident that M939
series trucks equipped w/ABS brakes have more than adequate brake capacity for
safe mountain terrain operations.
• Do not drive too fast for total weight of vehicle, amount of fuel in tanker, length
and angle of grade, road conditions, and weather. Failure to do so may result in
damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• Comply with warning signs indicating length and angle of grade. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment or injury or death to personnel.
Change 2 Warning c
TM 9-2320-272-10
WARNING SUMMARY (Cont’d)

• Ensure vehicle is moving 10–15 mph (16–24 km/h) slower than posted ramp
speed for entrance or exit ramps. Failure to comply may result in vehicle rollover,
causing damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• ABS technology is designed to maintain rolling traction and steering. The rolling
action may produce longer stopping distances on some surfaces, such as freshly
fallen snow or loose gravel. The ABS steering advantage outweighs any braking
disadvantage on these surfaces. Evasive steering techniques are designed to allow
the driver to steer the vehicle clear of damage. By maintaining a speed reduction
without wheel lockup, ABS increases steerability of the vehicle. The driver should
use just enough steering movement to adjust the vehicle to a clear space on the
roadway.
• Avoid steering more than necessary to clear an obstacle. Oversteering may cause a
skid, jackknife, or rollover. Failure to comply may cause damage to vehicle or injury
or death to personnel.
• Do not drive faster than road or weather conditions permit. Maximum safe speed
limit for normal highway driving is 55 mph (88 km/h).
• Stopping can be adversely affected by poor road/weather conditions. Drive at a
slow, safe speed in poor conditions to avoid excessive braking. Failure to comply
may result in damage to equipment or serious injury or death to personnel.
• Do not pump brakes that are locking on a vehicle equipped with ABS when
stopping. ABS will automatically release wheels that are locking and apply
pressure to the other wheels. Failure to do so may result in damage to vehicle or
Warning d Change 2
ARMY TM 9-2320-272-10
TECHNICAL MANUAL AIR FORCE TO 36A12-1C-441
NO. 9-2320-272-10 C2
TECHNICAL ORDER
NO. 36A12-1C-441 HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CHANGE AND AIR FORCE
NO. 2 WASHINGTON, D.C., 30 SEPTEMBER 2004
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, and M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 DROPSIDE, M923 (2320-01-050-2084) (EIC: BRY);
M923A1 (2320-01-206-4087) (EIC: BSS; M923A2 (2320-01-230-0307) (EIC: BS7); M925
(2320-01-047-8769) (EIC: BRT); M925A1 (2320-01-206-4088) (EIC: BST); M925A2
(2320-01-230-0308) (EIC: BS8); TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 XLWB, M927
(2320-01-047-8771) (EIC: BRV); M927A1 (2320-01-206-4089), (EIC: BSW);
M927A2 (2320-01-230-0309) (EIC: BS9); M928 (2320-01-047-8770) (EIC: BRU)
M928A1 (2320-01-206-4090) (EIC: BSX); M928A2 (2320-01-230-0310) (EIC: BTM);
TRUCK, DUMP: 5-TON, 6X6, M929 (2320-01-047-8756)

(EIC: BTH); M929A1 (2320-01-206-4079) (EIC: BSY); M929A2 (2320-01-230-0305) (EIC: BTN);
M930 (2320-01-047-8755) (EIC: BTG); M930A1 (2320-01-206-4080); (EIC: BSZ); M930A2
(2320-01-230-0306) (EIC: BTO); TRUCK, TRACTOR: 5-TON, 6X6, M931 (2320-01-047-8753)
(EIC: BTE); M931A1 (2320-01-206-4077) (EIC: BS2); M931A2 (2320-01-230-0302) (EIC: BTP);
M932 (2320-01-047-8752) (EIC: BTD); M932A1 (2320-01-205-2684); EIC: BS5); M932A2

(2320-01-230-0303) (EIC: BTQ); TRUCK, VAN, EXPANSIBLE: 5-TON, 6X6, M934
(2320-01-047-8750) (EIC: BTB); M934A1 (2320-01-205-2682); (EIC: BS4); M934A2
(2320-01-230-0300) (EIC: BTR); TRUCK, MEDIUM WRECKER: 5-TON, 6X6, M936
(2320-01-047-8754) (EIC: BTF); M936A1 (2320-01-206-4078) (EIC: BS6); M936A2 (2320-01-230-0304
TM 9-2320-272-10, August 1996, is changed as follows:

1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.
2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the
page.
Remove page Insert page

Warning a and Warning b Warning a through Warning d
None A and B
i through iii/(iv blank) i through iii/(iv blank)
1-5 through 1-8 1-5 through 1-8
1-15 and 1-16 1-15 and 1-16
1-49 and 1-50 1-49 and 1-50
1-71 and 1-72 1-71 and 1-72
2-53 and 2-54 2-53 and 2-54
2-73 and 2-74 2-73 and 2-74
2-77 through 2-84 2-76.1 through 2-84
2-97 through 2-102 2-97 through 2-102
2-105 through 2-110 2-105 through 2-110
2-119 and 2-120 2-119 and 2-120
2-133 and 2-134 2-133 and 2-134
2-141 through 2-144 2-141 through 2-144
2-155 through 2-158 2-155 through 2-158
2-173 and 2-174 2-173 and 2-174
2-181 and 2-182 2-181 and 2-182
2-203 and 2-204 2-203 and 2-204
2-207 and 2-208 2-207 and 2-208
3-1 and 3-2 3-1 and 3-2
3-17 and 3-18 3-17 and 3-18
3-61/(3-62 blank) 3-61/(3-62 blank)
A-1 and A-2 A-1 and A-2
B-3 through B-6 B-3 through B-6
B-9 through B-24 B-9 through B-24
C-1 through C-5/(C-6 blank) C-1 through C-5/(C-6 blank)
D-1 through D-4 D-1 through D-4
INDEX 1 through INDEX 18 INDEX 1 through INDEX 23
(INDEX 24 blank)
DA Form 2028-2 DA Form 2028
3. File these change sheets in front of the publication for reference purposes.
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
PETER J. SCHOOMAKER
General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
0407602
By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force:
JOHN P. JUMPER
General, United States Air Force
Chief of Staff
Official:
GREGORY S. MARTIN
Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) XXXXXXX,
requirements for TM 9-2320-272-10.
ARMY TM 9-2320-272-10
C1
HEADQUARTERS,
TECHNICAL MANUAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 9-2320-272-10 AND THE AIR FORCE
TECHNICAL ORDER WASHINGTON, D.C., 22 Feb 1999
NO. 36A12-1C-441
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CHANGE
NO. 2 FOR
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939,
M939A1 AND M939A2 SERIES (DIESEL)
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6, DROPSIDE
M923 (2320-01-050-2084), M923A1 (2320-01-206-4087), M923A2 (2320-01-230-0307),
M925 (2320-01-047-8769), M925A1 (2320-01-206-4088), M925A2 (2320-01-230-0308);
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6,
M924 (2320-01-047-8773), M924A1 (2329-01-205-2692),
M926 (2320-01-047-8772), M926A1 (2320-01-205-2693);
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6, XLWB,
M927 (2320-01-047-8756), M927A1 (2320-01-206-4089), M927A2 (2320-01-230-0309),
M928 (2320-01-047-8770), M928A1 (2320-01-206-4090), M928A2 (2320-01-230-0310);
TRUCK, DUMP: 5-TON 6X6,
M929 (2320-01-047-8756), M929A1 (2320-01-206-4079), M929A2 (2320-01-230-0305),
M930 (2320-01-047-8755), M930A1 (2320-01-206-4080), M929A2 (2320-01-230-0306);
TRUCK, TRACTOR: 5-TON 6X6,
M931 (2320-01-047-8753), M931A1 (2320-01-206-4077), M931A2 (2320-01-230-0302),
M932 (2320-01-047-8752), M932A1 (2320-01-205-2684), M932A2 (2320-01-230-0303);
TRUCK, VAN, EXPANSIBLE: 5-TON 6X6,
M934 (2320-01-047-8750), M934A1 (2320-01-205-2682), M934A2 (2320-01-230-0300),
M935 (2320-01-047-8751), M935A1 (2320-01-205-2683) M935A2 (2320-01-230-0301);
TRUCK, MEDIUM WRECKER: 5-TON, 6X6,
M936 (2320-01-047-8754), M936A1 (2320-01-206-4078), M936A2 (2320-01-230-0304).
This change is issued in conjunction with Safety of Use Message (SUOM), TACOM
Control No. 98-07. It emphasizes safe driving procedures to be followed by M939
vehicle operators.
TM 9-2320-272-10, August 1996, is changed as follows:

1-23 and 1-24 1-23 and 1-24
2-105 and 2-106 2-105 and 2-106

DENNIS J. REIMER
Chief of Staff

05676

RONALD R. FOGLEMAN
Chief of Staff
Official:
HENRY VICCELLIO, JR.

DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN)

380385, requirements for TM 9-2320-272-10.
TM 9-2320-272-10
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
NOTE: The portion of the text affected by the changes is indicated by a vertical
line in the outer margins of the page.
Dates of issue for original and changed pages are:

Original . . . . . . . . . . 0 . . . . . . . 15 August 1996
Change . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 22 February 1999
Change . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . 30 September 2004
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES IN THIS PUBLICATION IS 490.

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warning c Added . . . .2 2-58 - 2-60 . . . . . . . . . .2 2-157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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2-44 - 2-48 . . . . . . . . . .2 2-142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 B-12 - B-17 . . . . . . . . .2
2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 2-143 Deleted . . . . . . .2 B-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2-144 - 2-155 . . . . . . . .0 B-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2-51 - 2-52 . . . . . . . . . .0 2-156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 B-20 - B-21 . . . . . . . . .0
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C-2 - C-5 . . . . . . . . . . . .2
C-6 blank . . . . . . . . . . .0
D-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
D-2 - D-4 . . . . . . . . . . .2
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E-4 blank . . . . . . . . . . .0
Index 1 - Index 23 . . .2
Index 24 blank . . . . . .2
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ARMY TM 9-2320-272-10
TECHNICAL MANUAL
NO. 9-2320-272-10 HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
TECHNICAL ORDER AND THE AIR FORCE
NO. 36A12-1C441 Washington DC, 15 August 1996
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND
M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 DROPSIDE, M923 (2320-01-050-2084)

(EIC: BRY); M923A1 (2320-01-206-4087) (EIC: BSS; M923A2 (2320-01-
230-0307) (EIC: BS7); M925 (2320-01-047-8769) (EIC: BRT); M925A1
(2320-01-206-4088) (EIC: BST); M925A2 (2320-01-230-0308) (EIC: BS8);
TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 XLWB, M927
(2320-01-047-8771) (EIC: BRV); M927A1 (2320-01-206-4089), (EIC:
BSW); M927A2 (2320-01-230-0309) (EIC: BS9); M928 (2320-01-047-
8770) (EIC: BRU) M928A1 (2320-01-206-4090) (EIC: BSX); M928A2
(2320-01-230-0310) (EIC: BTM); TRUCK, DUMP: 5-TON, 6X6, M929
(2320-01-047-8756) (EIC: BTH); M929A1 (2320-01-206-4079) (EIC:
BSY); M929A2 (2320-01-230-0305) (EIC: BTN); M930 (2320-01-047-
8755) (EIC: BTG); M930A1 (2320-01-206-4080); (EIC: BSZ); M930A2
(2320-01-230-0306) (EIC: BTO); TRUCK, TRACTOR: 5-TON, 6X6, M931
(2320-01-047-8753) (EIC: BTE); M931A1 (2320-01-206-4077) (EIC: BS2);
M931A2 (2320-01-230-0302) (EIC: BTP);
M932 (2320-01-047-8752) (EIC: BTD); M932A1 (2320-01-205-2684); EIC:
BS5); M932A2 (2320-01-230-0303) (EIC: BTQ); TRUCK, VAN,
EXPANSIBLE: 5-TON, 6X6, M934 (2320-01-047-8750) (EIC: BTB);
M934A1 (2320-01-205-2682); (EIC: BS4); M934A2 (2320-01-230-0300)
(EIC: BTR); TRUCK, MEDIUM WRECKER: 5-TON, 6X6, M936
(2320-01-047-8754) (EIC: BTF); M936A1 (2320-01-206-4078) (EIC: BS6);
M936A2 (2320-01-230-0304 EIC: BTT
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This change supersedes a portion of LO 9-2320-272-12, dated June 1990.
REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

You can help improve this publication. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way
to improve the procedures, please let us know. Submit your DA Form 2028
(Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Publications), through the Internet,
on the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) website. The Internet address is
http://aeps.ria.army.mil. If you need a password, scroll down and click on “ACCESS
REQUEST FORM.” The DA Form 2028 is located in the ONLINE FORMS
PROCESSING section of the AEPS. Fill out the form and click on SUBMIT. Using this
form on the AEPS will enable us to respond quicker to your comments and better
manage the DA Form 2028 program. You may also mail, fax or email your letter or DA
Form 2028 direct to: AMSTA-LC-CI Tech Pubs, TACOM-RI, 1 Rock Island Arsenal,
Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. The email address is [email protected].
The fax number is DSN 793-0726 or Commercial (309) 782-0726.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A — Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Page
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
..................... iii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................ 1-1

Section I. General Information ................................ 1-1
II. Equipment Description .............................. 1-8
III. Principles of Operation .............................. 1-27
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2-1

Section I. Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators . 2-1
II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS ........... 2-28
AND SERVICES (PMCS)
III. Operation Under Usual Conditions .................... 2-100

IV. Operation Under Unusual Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-201
V. Operation of Special Purpose Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-217
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3-1

I. Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
II. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES ............. 3-2
III. Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
APPENDIX A REFERENCES ................................. A-1
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APPENDIX B COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) .............. B-1

AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LISTS
APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (AAL) ......... C-1
APPENDIX D EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES ............... D-1

AND MATERIALS LIST
APPENDIX E STOWAGE AND SIGN GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

1. The information contained in this manual can be accessed in several ways.
a. If you know what area you are looking for, use the front cover index. Find the
appropriate box and match it to the blackened pages on the side of the book,
or use the page number listed in the box.
b. If you are looking for a specific paragraph, refer to the index at the back of the
manual.
2. This manual consists of:
a. Chapter 1, Introduction – provides information for completing forms and
records, gives a familiarization of equipment, and a functional and physical
description of major equipment.
b. Chapter 2, Operating Instructions – provides information needed to use or
operate the vehicle.
c. Chapter 3, Maintenance Instructions – provides information covering
lubrication, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance.
3. Types of notations
a. Warnings are posted immediately prior to text covering any area that would
present a situation that may result in injury or death. Compliance is
mandatory.
b. Cautions will be found on the same page and preceding the text covering any
area that would present a situation that may result in damage to equipment.
c. Notes will precede text covering an area with the intent to alter normal
procedures for unique situations or equipment, or point out areas of special
concern.
4. Appendices have been provided to:
a. Basic Issue Items (BII) list – specify the minimum essential items to place and
maintain the M939, M939A1, and M939A2 (M939/A1/A2) series vehicles in
operation, and are maintained with the vehicle.
b. Additional Authorization List (AAL) – specify items not shipped with vehicles,
but are authorized for support of the M939/A1/A2 series vehicles.
c. Expendable/Durable Supplies and Materials List – specify expendable/durable
supplies and materials you will need to operate and maintain M939/A1/A2
series vehicles.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. General Information (page 1-1)
Section II. Equipment Description and Data (page 1-8)
Section III. Principles of Operation (page 1-27)
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
M923A2 AND M925A2
M927A2 AND M928A2
1-1
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M929A2 AND M930A2
M931A2 AND M932A2
1-2
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M934A2
M936A2
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1-1. SCOPE
a. This operator’s manual contains instructions for operating and servicing the
following M939/A1/A2 series vehicles:
(1) M923/A1/A2, Cargo Truck, WO/W (Dropside)
(2) M925/A1/A2, Cargo Truck, W/W (Dropside)
(3) M927/A1/A2, Cargo Truck, WO/W (XLWB)
(4) M928/A1/A2, Cargo Truck, W/W (XLWB)
(5) M929/A1/A2, Dump Truck, WO/W
(6) M930/A1/A2, Dump Truck, W/W
(7) M931/A1/A2, Tractor Truck, WO/W
(8) M932/A1/A2, Tractor Truck, W/W
(9) M934/A1/A2, Expansible Van, WO/W
(10) M936/A1/A2, Medium Wrecker, W/W
b. Vehicles’ purpose.
(1) The M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, and M928/A1/A2 series
cargo trucks provide transportation of personnel or equipment over a variety of
terrain and climate conditions.
(2) The M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 series dump trucks are used to
transport various materials over a variety of terrains. Each vehicle can be equipped
with troop seat, and tarpaulin and bow kits for troop transport operations.
(3) The M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 series tractor trucks are equipped with a
fifth wheel used to haul a semitrailer over a variety of terrain.
(4) The M934/A1/A2 series expansible vans are designed to transport
electronic base stations over a variety of terrain.
(5) The M936/A1/A2 series wreckers are designed for recovery of disabled or
mired vehicles, and perform crane operation.
c. The material presented here provides operators with information and
procedures needed to provide the safest and most efficient operation and servicing
of these vehicles. This information includes:
(1) Vehicle limitations.
(2) The function of controls.
(3) Operation instructions for vehicle.
(4) Cautions and warnings to operators regarding safety to personnel and
equipment.
(5) Operator maintenance checks and services.
(6) Troubleshooting procedures to be followed by operator if the vehicle
malfunctions.
(7) Operator forms and records.
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1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS

a. Vehicle Maintenance Forms and Records. Department of the Army forms
and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA
Pam 738-750 as contained in the maintenance management update.
b. Hand Receipt Manual This manual has a companion document with a TM
number followed by -HR (which stands for Hand Receipt). The TM 9-2320-272-10-
HR consists of preprinted hand receipts (DA Form 2062) that list end item related
equipment (i.e., COEI, BII, and AAL) you must account for. As an aid to property
accountability, additional -HR manuals may be requisitioned from the following
source in accordance with procedures in chapter 3, AR 310-2:
The U.S. Army Adjutant General Publications Center
2800 Eastern Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21220
1-3. CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)

Corrosion Preventive and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is
important that any corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problems can
be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent problems in the future items.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include
deterioration of other materials, such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening,
swelling, or breaking of these materials may be a corrosion problem.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using Standard Form 368, Product
Quality Deficiency Report. Use of key words such as “corrosion”, “rust”, “deterioration”, or
“cracking” will ensure that the information is identified as a CPC problem.
The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA Pam 738-750.
1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Procedures for destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use can be found in
TM 750-244-6.
1-5. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR’S)
If your vehicle needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the
only one who can tell us what you don’t like about your equipment. Let us know why
you don’t like the design or performance. The preferred method for submitting QDRs is
through the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) website under the Electronic
Deficiency Reporting System (EDRS). The web address is: https://aeps.ria.army.mil.
This is a secured site requiring a password which can be applied for on the front page
of the website. If the above method is not available to you, put it on an SF 368, Product
Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR), and mail it to us at: U.S. Army Tank-automotive
and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-E/PQDR MS 267, 6501 E. 11 Mile
Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000. We’ll send you a reply.
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1-6. WARRANTY INFORMATION

Deleted
1-7. NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

The following is an alphabetical list of commonly used military terms that appear
in this manual. This list is cross-referenced to commonly understood terms used in
everyday speech that mean the same thing.
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . antifreeze/water
Exhaust Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tailpipe
Failsafe Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . warning buzzer
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . crossing through water
Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steepness of hill
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . operated by oil pressure
Inclement Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bad weather (rain, snow, high winds)
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gauges, warning lights, etc.
Mired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stuck in mud or snow
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . task
Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . driver
Slaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jump starting
Splash Shields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mud flaps
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to carry
Turning Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . distance needed to make a U-turn
Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . good roads, good weather
1-8. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

All abbreviations that appear in this manual are listed below.
AAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional Authorization List
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Antilock Brake System
AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternating Current
BII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Issue Items
B.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . blackout
BRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bright
CC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cross-country
°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degree Celsius
cm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . centimeter
Contd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . continued
CPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corrosion Prevention Control
CTIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Tire Inflation System
cu ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cubic feet
CW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . chain (and) wire rope (lubricating oil)
DA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Army
DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Current
DFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . diesel fuel (arctic)
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1-8. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (Contd)

drv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drive
ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Electronic Control Unit
EIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Improvement Recommendation
emer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . emergency
°F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . degree Fahrenheit
ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . feet/foot
g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gram
GAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grease, automotive, and artillery
gal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gallon
GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gear oil
GOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gear oil (sub-zero)
Hwy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . highway
in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inch
kg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kilogram
km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kilometer
km/h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kilometers per hour
kPa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kilopascal
l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . liter
lb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pound
lb-ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pound-feet
lg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . long
LO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lubrication Order
m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . meter
MAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance Allocation Chart
mi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mile
mpg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . miles per gallon
mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . miles per hour
N•m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton meter
NBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical
NSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Stock Number
OE/HDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oil, engine/heavy duty oil
OEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . oil, engine (arctic)
oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ounce
para. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . paragraph
pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page
PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
pr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pair
psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pounds per square inch
pt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pint
PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . power takeoff
qt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quart
rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . revolutions (turns) per minute
TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . technical manual
w/hlg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with hydraulic liftgate
w/o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . without
wo/w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . without winch
w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with
w/w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with winch
xlwb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extra long wheelbase
yd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . yard
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1-9. GLOSSARY
The following list shows definitions of military terms that appear in this manual.
Other terms in this manual are defined in the paragraph where they first appear.
Angle of Approach – Angle between front tires and front bumper

Angle of Departure – Angle between rear tires and rear bumper
Fording – Crossing through water
Grade – Steepness of terrain
Hydraulic – Operated by oil pressure
Operator – Driver of vehicle
Tarpaulin – Canvas cover
Slaving – Jump starting
6X6 – Each vehicle has six axle ends and all six are capable of driving
Torque – Measurable force or power required to do work
Torqued – Requirement for a specified force to be applied to ensure proper seating
or seal
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-10. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION INDEX
PARA. PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
1-11. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features 1-9

1-12. Location and Description of Major Components 1-10
1-13. Differences Between Models 1-14
1-14. Equipment Data 1-16
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1-11. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES,

AND FEATURES
a. The 5-ton, 6x6, M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series vehicles are designed for
use on all types of roads, highways, and cross-country terrain. These vehicles also
operate in extreme temperatures such as arctic weather conditions.
b. The M939 series vehicles are an improved version of the M809 series. The
improvements make M939 series vehicles more reliable and easier to operate. The
major improvements are:
WARNING
This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently
within the limits specified in this TM. Operation beyond these
limits is prohibited IAW AR 70-1 without written approval from
the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments
Command, ATTN: AMCPEO-CM-S, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
(1) Automatic Transmission

(2) Improved Power Steering System
(3) Complete Airbrake System
(4) Improved Cooling System
(5) Improved Electrical System
(6) Three-Crew Member Cab
(7) Tilt Hood
(8) Hydraulically Powered Front Winch
c. The M939 series vehicles use 11:00 x R20 tires and have rear tandem duals,
while the M939A1 and M939A2 series vehicles use 14:00 x R20 super sized tires
and rear tandem singles. The mounted tires and spare on each vehicle are non-
directional in design and use.
d. The M939 and M939A1 series vehicles employ the Cummings (NHC 250) 250
horsepowered engine, while the M939A2 series vehicles use a smaller, turbocharged
Cummings (6CTA8.3) 240 horsepowered engine. The M939A2 series vehicles
additionally have the Central Tires Inflation System (CTIS) which allows for
greater tactical mobility.
e. All M939/A1/A2 series vehicles utilize the same automatic transmission, are
equipped with a spare tire mount at the rear of the cab, have removable canvas cab
tops, and are supplied with pintle hooks and air connections used for towing.
f. The 5-ton load limit rating of M939/A1/A2 series vehicles does not mean
these vehicles are limited to 5-ton payloads. A vehicle rating only indicates the
maximum amount of cargo weight the vehicle axles and frame can withstand when
operating under the worst cross-country conditions.
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1-12. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
a. This paragraph contains information regarding the major components that

makeup the specific models of the M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series vehicles.
These are:
(1) Chassis
(2) Cab
(3) Body
(4) Engine
(5) Fuel Tank
b. Chassis Types:
(1) M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, and M934/A1/A2 model vehicles utilize the 215
in. (546.1 cm) Extra Long Wheelbase (XLWB) chassis. This facilitates
transporting of large and awkward loads.
(2) M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 model vehicles utilize the
179 in. (454.7 cm) wheelbase.
(3) M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, M931/A1/A2, and M932/A1/A2 model vehicles
utilize the 167 in. (424.2 cm) wheelbase.
c. Cab Assembly: all models use the same cap assembly even though minor
changes are made to accommodate options for specific models.
d. Body Assembly:
(1) M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2 model vehicles use the same cargo body.
(2) M927/A1/A2 and M928/A1/A2 model vehicles uses the same extended
cargo body.
(3) M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 model vehicles use the dump body.
(4) M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 model vehicles use the fifth wheel approach
plate and check plate.
(5) M934 and M939/A1/A2 model vehicles use the van body.
(6) M936 and M939/A1/A2 model vehicles use the crane and body assembly.
e. Engine Type: All M939/A1 series vehicles employ the Cummins – NHC 250
engine, while M939A2 series vehicles use the Cummings – 6CTA8.3 engine.
f. Fuel Tank Types:
(1) Initial issue tanks used on M939/A1 series vehicles are top fill, but
replacement tanks may be substituted with M939A2 series vehicle side fill
fuel.
(2) Fuel tank quantities and capacities differ between models. Refer to table
1-6 for specific information on your model.
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(Contd)
215 IN. (546.1 CM) EXTRA LONG WHEELBASE (XLWB) CHASSIS

A FRONT WINCH – Used on M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2,
M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 model vehicles to recover mired vehicles and in
conjunction with A-frame kit for lifting operations.
B TILT HOOD – Tilts forward and can be locked open to gain access to engine
components.
C HOOD LATCHES – Hold hood down when closed.
D CANVAS CAB ROOF – Can be folded down to reduce overall height and
facilitate use of machine gun mount kit.
E WINCH FRAME EXTENSION – Used on winch models to extend frame for

mounting of winch.
F EXPANSIBLE VAN BODY – Is designed with hardware and electrical

attachments to facilitate electronic equipment operation or maintenance.
G SPARE TIRE DAVIT – Used on M934A1/A2 series vehicles for lifting and
lowering spare tire. M934 models use a lifting eye located above spare tire.
H EXTENDED LONG CARGO BODY – Is a fixed side bed designed to carry

large awkward loads which will not fit in standard beds.
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(Contd)
179 IN. (454.7 CM) WHEELBASE CHASSIS
A REAR VIEW MIRROR – Provides wide angle rear view of both right and
left side, and rear sides of vehicle.
B REAR BOGIE – Consists of two axles on M939/A1/A2 series vehicles. M939

series vehicles utilize 11:00R20 tires (four per axle), and M939A1/A2 series
vehicles utilize 14:00R20 tires (two per axle).
C FOLDDOWN WINDSHIELD – Allows for reduction in overall height of

vehicle.
D HOOD TILTING HANDLE AND LATCH – Used to pull on top front of
hood to tilt and latch it in a secure position.
E CRANE AND BODY ASSEMBLY – Used on M936/A1/A2 model vehicles.

Used for recovering disabled and mired vehicles, and lifting operations.
F DROPSIDE CARGO BODY – Provides unobstructed access to side for
loading with fork lift (M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2 model vehicles).
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(Contd)
167 IN. (424.2 CM) WHEELBASE CHASSIS
G FIFTH WHEEL APPROACH PLATE AND DECK PLATE – Used on

M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 model vehicles. Provides mechanical connection
between semitractor and semitrailer.
H SPARE TIRE AND MOUNTING BRACKET – Provides storage location for
spare tire.
I SPARE TIRE DAVIT – Used for lifting and lowering tire. Use on
M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M931/A1/A2, and
M932/A1/A2 model vehicles.
J FUEL TANK – Second tank for vehicles equipped with dual tank capacity.
K DUMP BODY – Used on M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 model vehicles for

carrying various loads over different terrains.
L SPARE TIRE LIFTING EYE – Used for lifting and lowering spare tire on
M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 model vehicles.
M FUEL TANK – Used on all vehicles for storage of fuel.
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1-13. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MODELS
Table 1-1. Differences Between Models.

Description
Vehicle Equipment/Function
(para/page)
M923A2,M925A2,M927A2, Central Tire Inflation System (para 1-20/page 1-57)
M928A2,M929A2,M930A2,
M931A2,M932A2,M934A2,
M936A2
Body Type
M923,M923A1,M923A2, Cargo Dropside (para 2-23/page 2-124)

M925,M925A1,M925A2
M927,M927A1,M927A2, Cargo Fixed side (XLWB) (para 2-23/page 2-124)
M928,M928A1,M928A2
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Crane (para 2-24/page 2-127)
M929,M929A1,M929A2, Dump (para 2-25/page 2-146)
M930,M930A1,M930A2
M931,M931A1,M931A2, Tractor (para 2-26/page 2-152)
M932,M932A1,M932A2
M934,M934A1,M934A2 Van (para 2-27/page 2-158)
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Floodlights (para 2-24/page 2-127)
Fuel Tanks
M929,M929A1,M929A2, Dual Tanks (116 gal) (439.1 L) (para 1-12/page 1-10)

M930,M930A1,M930A2,
M931,M931A1,M931A2,
M932,M932A1,M932A2
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Dual Tanks (139 gal) (526.1 L) (para 1-12/page 1-10)
M923,M923A1,M923A2, Single Tank (81 gal) (306.6 L) (para 1-12/page 1-10)
M925,M925A1,M925A2,
M927,M927A1,M927A2,
M928,M928A1,M928A2,
M934,M934A1,M934A2
M934,M934A1,M934A2 Heat/Air Conditioned Body (para 2-27f/page 2-164)

(para 2-27g/page 2-166)
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1-13. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MODELS (Contd)
Table 1-1. Differences Between Models (Contd).

Description
Vehicle Equipment/Function
(para/page)
Operations
M934,M934A1,M934A2 Communications/Electronic (para 2-27/page 2-158)
Repair
M929,M929A1,M929A2, Dump (para 2-25/page 2-146)
M930,M930A1,M930A2
M931,M931A1,M931A2, Fifth Wheel (para 2-26/page 2-152)
M932,M932A1,M932A2
M923,M923A1,M923A2, Personnel/Cargo (para 2-23/page 2-124)
M925,M925A1,M925A2,
M927,M927A1,M927A2,
M928,M928A1,M928A2,
M929,M929A1,M929A2,
M930,M930A1,M930A2
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Wrecker (para 2-41/page 2-127)
Wheelbases
M929,M929A1,M929A2, 167 in. (424.2 cm) (para 1-12/page 1-13)
M930,M930A1,M930A2,
M931,M931A1,M931A2,
M932,M932A1,M932A2
M925,M925A1,M925A2,
M936,M936A1,M936A2
M928,M928A1,M928A2,
M934,M934A1,M934A2
Winch
M925,M925A1,M925A2, Front (para 2-22/page 2-116)
M928,M928A1,M928A2,
M930,M930A1,M930A2,
M932,M932A1,M932A2,
M936,M936A1,M936A2
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Rear (para 2-24c/page 2-127)
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1-14. EQUIPMENT DATA
a. General. This paragraph organizes vehicle specifications, special

equipment, and model differences in table form for easy reference by operators.
b. Specifications.
(1) Winch and Crane Data. See table 1-2.
(2) Vehicle Dimensions. See table 1-3.
(3) Weights. See table 1-4.
(4) Chassis Dimensions. See table 1-5.
(5) Capacities for Normal Operating Conditions. See table 1-6.
(6) General Service Data. See table 1-7.
(7) Engine and Cooling System Data. See table 1-8.
(8) Automatic Transmission Data. See table 1-9.
(9) Tire Inflation Data. See table 1-10.
(10) Shipping Dimensions. See table 1-11.
Table 1-2. Winch and Crane Data.

Capacities
Vehicle Description Standard Metric Ref. Para
M925, M925A1, Front Winch: (2-22)
M925A2, M928, Max. Load 20,000 lb 9,080 kg
M928A1, M928A2, Cable Length 200 ft 61 m
M930, M930A1,
M930A2, M932,
M932A1, M932A2
M936, M936A1, Front Winch: (2-24b)
M936A2 Max. Load 20,000 lb 9,080 kg
Cable Length 280 ft 85.4 m
M936, M936A1, Rear Winch: (2-24c)
M936A2 Max. Load 45,000 lb 20,430 kg
Cable Length 350 ft 106.8 m
M936, M936A1, Crane: (2-24d)
M936A2 Max. Load 20,000 lb 9,080 kg
(w/boom jacks)
Rotation 360°
Retracted Length: 10 ft 3.05 m
Extended Length: 18 ft 5.5 m
Cable Length: 95 ft 5 in. 29.1 m
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Table 1-3. Vehicle Dimensions.

Reducible
Vehicle Length Height Width Height
in. cm in. cm in. cm in. cm
M923 307.2 780.3 118.3 300.5 97.5 247.7 91.2 231.6
M923A1 310.5 788.7 121.0 307.3 97.4 247.4 93.9 238.5
M923A2 310.5 788.7 121.0 307.3 97.4 247.4 93.9 238.5
M925 328.7 834.9 118.3 300.5 97.5 247.7 91.2 231.6
M925A1 332.0 843.3 121.0 307.3 97.4 247.4 93.9 238.5
M925A2 332.0 843.3 121.0 307.3 97.4 247.4 93.9 238.5
M927 383.2 973.3 118.1 300.0 97.5 247.7 91.0 231.1
M927A1 385.5 979.2 120.6 306.3 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M927A2 385.5 979.2 120.6 306.3 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M928 404.7 1027.9 118.1 300.0 97.5 247.7 91.0 231.1
M928A1 408.0 1036.3 120.6 306.3 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M928A2 408.0 1036.3 120.6 306.3 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M929 273.0 693.4 120.8 306.8 97.5 247.7 90.3 229.4
M929A1 273.0 693.4 125.0 317.5 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M929A2 273.0 693.4 125.0 317.5 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M930 294.5 748.0 120.8 306.8 97.5 247.7 90.3 229.4
M930A1 294.5 748.0 125.0 317.5 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M930A2 294.5 748.0 125.0 317.5 97.4 247.4 93.5 237.5
M931 264.5 671.8 118.5 301.0 97.5 247.7 91.4 232.2
M931A1 264.5 671.8 121.2 307.8 97.4 247.4 94.1 239.0
M931A2 264.5 671.8 121.2 307.8 97.4 247.4 94.1 239.0
M932 286.0 726.4 118.5 301.0 97.5 247.7 91.4 232.2
M932A1 286.0 726.4 121.2 307.8 97.4 247.4 94.1 239.0
M932A2 286.0 726.4 121.2 307.8 97.4 247.4 94.1 239.0
M934 362.6 921.0 138.0 350.5 98.0 248.9 138.0 350.5
M934A1 362.6 921.0 142.3 361.4 98.0 248.9 142.3 361.4
M934A2 362.6 921.0 142.3 361.4 98.0 248.9 142.3 361.4
M936 362.0 919.5 117.6 298.7 97.5 247.7 114.7 291.3
M936A1 362.0 919.5 120.0 304.8 97.4 247.4 108.5 275.6
M936A2 362.0 919.5 120.0 304.8 97.4 247.4 108.5 275.6
Ground Clearance
Model Under Axle Under Chassis
in. cm in. cm
M939 11.5 29.2 10.5 26.7
M939A1 13.9 35.3 13.1 33.3
M939A2 13.9 35.3 13.1 33.3
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Table 1-4. Weights.
Vehicle Empty Payload Towed Load

(Pintle)
lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg
M923 21,600 9,806 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M923A1 22,175 10,067 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M923A2 20,930 9,502 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M925 22,360 10,151 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M925A1 23,275 10,567 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M925A2 22,030 10,002 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M927 27,749 12,598 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M927A1 25,035 11,366 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M927A2 23,790 10,801 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M928 27,811 12,626 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M928A1 26,135 11,865 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M928A2 24,890 11,300 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M929 25,888 11,753 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M929A1 25,065 11,380 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M929A2 23,820 10,814 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M930 26,624 12,087 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M930A1 26,165 11,879 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M930A2 24,920 11,314 10,000 4,540 15,000 6,810
M931* 22,089 10,028 15,000 6,810 15,000 6,810
M931A1* 21,140 9,598 15,000 6,810 15,000 6,810
M931A2* 19,895 9,032 15,000 6,810 15,000 6,810
M932* 22,841 10,370 15,000 6,810 15,000 6,810
M932A1* 22,242 10,098 15,000 6,810 15,000 6,810
M932A2* 20,995 9,532 15,000 6,810 15,000 6,810
M934 29,946 13,595 5,000 2,270 15,000 6,810
M934A1 29,280 13,293 5,000 2,270 15,000 6,810
M934A2 28,035 12,728 5,000 2,270 15,000 6,810
M936** 39,334 17,858 7,000 3,178 20,000 9,080
M936A1** 38,155 17,322 7,000 3,178 20,000 9,080
M936A2** 36,910 16,757 7,000 3,178 20,000 9,080
* Loaded trailer weight on fifth wheel is 15,000 lb (6,810 kg); total semitrailer
weight with payload is 37,500 lb (17,025 kg).
** On crane w/boom shipper raised and secured.
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Table 1-5. Chassis Dimensions.

Turning Radius
Vehicle Wheelbase Chassis Length Angle (Degrees)
of Approach
in. cm in. cm ft M Departure
M923 179 454.7 307.5 781.1 38.0 11.6 46 37
M923A1 179 454.7 307.5 781.1 40.8 12.4 46 38
M923A2 179 454.7 307.5 781.1 40.8 12.4 46 38
M925 179 454.7 326.5 829.3 39.0 11.9 31 37
M925A1 179 454.7 326.5 829.3 42.10 13.1 31 38
M925A2 179 454.7 326.5 829.3 42.10 13.1 31 38
M927 215 546.1 380.9 967.5 45.2 13.8 46 22.5
M927A1 215 546.1 380.9 967.5 47.2 14.4 46 21
M927A2 215 546.1 380.9 967.5 47.2 14.4 46 21
M928 215 546.1 402.3 1021.8 46.2 14.1 31 22.5
M928A1 215 546.1 402.3 1021.8 49.4 15.1 31 21
M928A2 215 546.1 402.3 1021.8 49.4 15.1 31 21
M929 167 424.2 256.9 652.5 35.6 10.8 46 60
M929A1 167 424.2 256.9 652.5 39.2 11.9 46 77
M929A2 167 424.2 256.9 652.5 39.2 11.9 46 77
M930 167 424.2 278.4 707.1 36.6 11.1 31 60
M930A1 167 424.2 278.4 707.1 41.4 12.6 31 77
M930A2 167 424.2 278.4 707.1 41.4 12.6 31 77
M931 167 424.2 265.0 673.1 35.6 10.8 46 68
M931A1 167 424.2 265.0 673.1 39.2 11.9 46 77
M931A2 167 424.2 265.0 673.1 39.2 11.9 46 77
M932 167 424.2 278.4 707.1 36.6 11.1 31 63
M932A1 167 424.2 278.4 707.1 41.4 12.6 31 77
M932A2 167 424.2 278.4 707.1 41.4 12.6 31 77
M934 215 546.1 360.0 914.4 45.2 13.8 46 24
M934A1 215 546.1 360.0 914.4 47.2 14.4 46 32
M934A2 215 546.1 360.0 914.4 47.2 14.4 46 32
M936 179 454.7 322.7 819.7 39.0 11.9 31 37
M936A1 179 454.7 322.7 819.7 42.10 13.1 31 35
M396A2 179 454.7 322.7 819.7 42.10 13.1 31 35
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.WARNING.
Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants
into the environment is in violation of state, federal, and
military regulations. Refer to Lubrication Order (para. 3-1) for
information concerning storage, use, and disposal of these
liquids. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
Table 1-6. Capacities for Normal Operating Conditions.

Capacity In Normal
Vehicle Description Operating Conditions
Standard Metric +32°F to +90°F
(0°C to +32°C)
All Cooling System 47 qt 44.5 L 1/2 Ethylene
Glycol, 1/2 Water
M939 & M939A1 series Engine 23 qt 21.8 L OE/HDO 15/40
(crankcase only)
M939A2 series Engine 18 qt 17.0 L OE/HDO 15/40
(crankcase only)
M939 & M939A1 series Engine (crankcase 27 qt 25.5 L OE/HDO 15/40
with new filter)
M939A2 series Engine (crankcase 20 qt 18.9 L OE/HDO 15/40
with new filter)
M923,M923A1,M923A2, Fuel Tank 81 gal. 306.6 L Diesel Fuel
M925,M925A1,M925A2, (single tank) (grade DF1, DF2,
M927,M927A1,M927A2, DFA, or JP8)
M928,M928A1,M928A2,
M934,M934A1,M934A2
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Fuel Tanks 139 gal. 526.1 L Diesel Fuel
(dual tanks) (grade DF1, DF2,
DFA, or JP8)
M929,M929A1,M929A2, Fuel Tanks 116 gal. 439.1 L Diesel Fuel
M930,M930A1,M930A2, (dual tanks) (grade DF1, DF2,
M931,M931A1,M931A2, DFA, or JP8)
M932,M932A1,M932A2
M925,M925A1,M925A2, Hydraulic System 8 gal. 30.3 L OE/HDO 10
M928,M928A1,M928A2,
M932,M932A1,M932A2
M929,M929A1,M929A2 Hydraulic System 5 gal. 18.9 L OE/HDO 10
M930,M930A1,M930A2 Hydraulic System 6.25 gal. 23.7 L OE/HDO 10
M936,M936A1,M936A2 Hydraulic System 100 gal. 378.5 L OE/HDO 10
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Table 1-6 (Cont’d). Capacities for Normal Operating Conditions.

Capacity In Normal
Vehicle Description Operating Conditions
Standard Metric +32°F to +90°F
(0°C to +32°C)
All Differentials (each) 12 qt 11.3 L GO 80/90
M939/A1 Series Steering System 5 qt 4.7 L OE/HDO 10
M939/A2 Series Steering System 3 qt 2.83 L OE/HDO 10
All Transmission 17 qt 16.1 L OE/HDO 15/40
(drain and refill)
(W/PTO) 17 qt 16.1 L OE/HDO 15/40
All Transmission (dry) 23 qt 22.1 L OE/HDO 15/40
(W/PTO) 25 qt 23.7 L OE/HDO 15/40
All Transfer Case 6.5 qt 6.1 L GO 80/90
All W/Front Winch Winch Gearcase 2.6 pt 1.2 L GO 80/90
(front winch)
M936,M936A1, Winch Gearcase 7 pt 3.3 L GO 80/90
M936A2 (rear winch)
Table 1-7. General Service Data.
Vehicle Description Above +15°F +40° to -15°F +40° to -65°F Arctic

(Above -9°C) (+4° to -26°C) (+4° to -54°C) Conditions
All Cooling 1/4 Ethylene 2/5 Ethylene 3/5 Ethylene
System Glycol, Glycol, Glycol,
3/4 Water 3/5 Water 2/5 Water
All Engine OE/HDO 15/40 OE/HDO 15/40 OEA
All Fuel Tank(s) DF1, DF2, DF1, DFA, DFA
DFA, or JP8 or JP8
Refer to FM 9-207
All Hydraulic OE/HDO 10 OE/HDO 10 OEA

Systems
All Differentials GO 80/90 GO 80/90 GO 75
All Steering OE/HDO 10 OE/HDO 10 OEA
System
All Transmission (See Table 1-9) (See Table 1-9) OEA
All Transfer Case GO 80/90 GO 80/90 GO 75
All Winch GO 80/90 GO 80/90 GO 75
W/Winch Gearcase
All Windshield 1/3 Cleaning 1/2 Cleaning 2/3 Cleaning
Washer Compound, Compound, Compound,
2/3 Water 1/2 Water 1/3 Water
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Table 1-8. Engine and Cooling System Data.

ENGINE CUMMINGS NHC 250 (M939 AND M939A1 SERIES)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diesel, naturally-aspirated, liquid cooled
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (in-line)
Brake Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 horsepower @ 2100 rpm
Idle Speed (engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600-650 rpm
Operating Speed (engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500-2100 rpm
Oil Pressure at Idle (minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 psi (103 kPa)
Coolant (normal operating temperature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175°-195°F (79°-91°C)
Fuel Consumption (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 mpg (1.3-1.7 km/l)
COOLING SYSTEM
Surge Tank Cap Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 psi (97 kPa)
Thermostat:
Starts to Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175°F (79°C)
Fully Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185°F (85°C)
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossflow Type
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 in. (660 mm), 6-blade
ENGINE CUMMINS 6CTA8.3 (M939A2 SERIES)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diesel, turbocharged, aftercooled

Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 (in-line)
Brake Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 horsepower @ 2100 rpm
Idle Speed (engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565-635 rpm
Operating Speed (engine rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 rpm
Oil Pressure at Idle (minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 psi (69 kPa)
Coolant (normal operating temperature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190°-200°F (88°-93°C)
Fuel Consumption (approximate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5-6.0 mpg (2.3-2.6 km/l)
COOLING SYSTEM
Surge Tank Cap Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 psi (97 kPa)
Thermostat:
Starts to Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181°F (83°C)
Fully Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203°F (95°C)
Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crossflow type
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 blade
Table 1-9. Automatic Transmission Data.

TRANSMISSION
Oil Type:
OE/HDO 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -4°F to +55°F (-40°C to +13°C)
OE/HDO 15/40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+10°F to +110°F (-12°C to +43°C)
Dexron III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-15°F to +75°F(-26°C to +24°C)
OEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65°F to +40°F(-54°C to +4°C)
Oil Capacity:
WO/PTO (drain and refill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 gal. (16.1 L)
W/PTO (drain and refill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 gal. (16.1 L)
WO/PTO (dry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 gal. (21.8 L)
W/PTO (dry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.25 gal. (23.7 L)
Oil Temperature:
Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300°F (149°C)
Normal Operating Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120°-220°F (49°-104°C)
Power Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Converter driven
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Table 1-9. Automatic Transmission Data (Contd).

TRANSMISSION DRIVING RANGE SELECTION
Maximum Operating Speeds
W/Transfer Case
Range Condition M939 M939A1 and
Selection Series M939A2 Series
In High In Low In High In Low
R (reverse) Easy grades clear of traffic 5 mph 5 mph
with ground guide (8 km/h) (8 km/h)
N (neutral) — — — —
1-5 (drive) Good roads, grades, traffic 55 mph 22 mph 55 mph 26 mph
conditions (80 km/h) (35 km/h) (80 km/h) (42 km/h)
1-4 (fourth) Moderate grades, traffic 43 mph 17 mph 50 mph 20 mph
restricted speed limits (69 km/h) (27 km/h) (80 km/h) (32 km/h)
1-3 (third) Moderate grades, heavy traffic, 33 mph 13 mph 38 mph 16 mph
restricted speed limits (53 km/h) (21 km/h) (61 km/h) (26 km/h)
1-2 (second) Steep grades, heavy traffic, 25 mph 10 mph 29 mph 12 mph
rough terrain (40 km/h) (16 km/h) (47 km/h) (19 km/h)
1 (first) Starting heavy loads, extreme 12 mph 5 mph 15 mph 6 mph
grades, rough terrain (19 km/h) (8 km/h) (24 km/h) (10 km/h)
Table 1-9A. Maximum Safe Operating Speeds.
Terrain W/ABS W/O ABS
Highway/secondary roads 55 mph (88 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h)

Cross country/off-road 40 mph (64 km/h) 35 mph (56 km/h)
Sand/snow 25 mph (40 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h)
Ice/road emergencies 5-12 mph (8-19 km/h) 5-12 mph (8-19 km/h)
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Table 1-10. Tire Inflation Data.
M923
M925
M927
M928
M929
M930
M931
M932
M934
M936
M939 SERIES
(11:00 X 20 TIRE)
(11:00 X R20 TIRE)
HIGHWAY
FRONT
Standard (psi) 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Metric (kPa) 621 621 621 621 621 621 621 621 621 621
REAR
Standard (psi) 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 90
Metric (kPa) 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483
CROSS-COUNTRY
FRONT
Standard (psi) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Metric (kPa) 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414
REAR
Standard (psi) 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 60
Metric (kPa) 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 414
MUD, SAND, AND SNOW

FRONT and REAR
Standard (psi) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Metric (kPa) 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172
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Table 1-10. Tire Inflation Data (Contd).
M923
M925
M297
M928
M929
M930
M931
M932
M934
M936
NOTE
For M939A2 vehicles, highway inflation levels
pertain to extended highway use. Normal CTIS
pressure can be used for other than extended
highway use. Refer to PMCS Table 2-3 CTIS Tire
Pressures Chart.
M939A1/A2 SERIES
(14:00 X R20)
HIGHWAY
FRONT
Standard (psi) 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 90
Metric (kPa) 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 551
REAR
Standard (psi) 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 90
Metric (kPa) 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 483 621
CROSS COUNTRY
FRONT AND REAR
Standard (psi) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Metric (kPa) 241 241 241 241 241 241 241 241 241 241
MUD, SAND, AND SNOW

FRONT AND REAR
Standard (psi) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Metric (kPa) 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 172
EMERGENCY
FRONT AND REAR
Standard (psi) 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Metric (kPa) 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83 83
ALL MODELS:
SPARE
inflate to maximum — — — — — — — — — —
highway pressure
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Table 1-11. Shipping Dimensions.
Vehicle Shipping Height Shipping Weight Shipping Cubage Shipping Tonnage

in. cm lb kg cu. ft. cu. m. Tons Metric Ton
M923 91.2 231.6 21,600 9,806 1,581.0 447.4 10.8 9.8
M923A1 93.9 238.5 22,175 10,067 1,644.0 465.3 11.1 10.1
M923A2 93.9 238.5 20,930 9,502 1,644.0 465.3 10.5 9.5
M925 91.2 231.6 22,360 10,151 1,692.0 478.8 11.2 10.1
M925A1 93.9 238.5 23,275 10,567 1,758.0 497.5 11.6 10.6
M925A2 93.9 238.5 22,030 10,002 1,758.0 497.5 11.0 10.0
M927 91.0 231.1 27,749 12,598 1,970.0 557.5 13.9 12.6
M927A1 93.5 237.5 25,035 11,366 2,032.0 575.1 12.5 11.4
M927A2 93.5 237.5 23,790 10,801 2,032.0 575.1 11.9 10.8
M928 91.0 231.1 27,811 12,626 2,078.0 588.1 13.9 12.6
M928A1 93.5 237.5 26,135 11,865 2,151.0 608.7 13.1 11.9
M928A2 93.5 237.5 24,890 11,300 2,151.0 608.7 12.4 11.3
M929 90.3 229.4 25,888 11,753 1,391.0 393.7 12.9 11.7
M929A1 93.5 237.5 25,065 11,380 1,441.0 407.8 12.5 11.4
M929A2 93.5 237.5 23,820 10,814 1,441.0 407.8 11.9 10.8
M930 90.3 229.4 26,624 12,087 1,501.0 424.8 13.3 12.1
M930A1 93.5 237.5 26,165 11,879 1,552.0 439.2 13.1 11.9
M930A2 93.5 237.5 24,920 11,314 1,552.0 439.2 12.5 11.3
M931 91.4 232.2 22,089 10,028 1,364.0 386.0 11.0 10.0
M931A1 94.1 239.0 21,140 9,598 1,403.0 397.0 10.6 9.6
M931A2 94.1 239.0 19,895 9,032 1,403.0 397.0 9.9 9.0
M932 91.4 232.2 22,841 10,370 1,475.0 417.4 11.4 10.4
M932A1 94.1 239.0 22,242 10,098 1,517.0 429.3 11.1 10.1
M932A2 94.1 239.0 20,995 9,532 1,517.0 429.3 10.5 9.5
M934 138.0 350.5 29,946 13,595 2,838.0 803.2 15.0 13.6
M934A1 142.3 361.4 29,280 13,293 2,925.0 827.8 14.6 13.3
M934A2 142.3 361.4 28,035 12,728 2,925.0 827.8 14.0 12.7
M936 114.7 291.3 39,334 17,858 2,174.0 615.2 19.7 17.8
M936A1 108.5 275.6 38,155 17,322 2,203.0 623.4 19.1 17.3
M936A2 108.5 275.6 36,910 16,757 2,203.0 623.4 18.5 16.7
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1-15. GENERAL
This section explains how components of the 5-ton M939/A1/A2 series vehicles work
together. A functional description of these components and their related parts will
be covered in the following paragraphs. To find the operation of a specific system or
component, see the principles of operation reference index below.
1-16. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION REFERENCE INDEX
PARA. PAGE
TITLE
NO. NO.
1-17 Control System Operation 1-27

1-18 Power System Operation 1-36
1-19 Electrical Systems Operation 1-47
1-20 Compressed Air and Brake System Operation 1-57
1-21 Hydraulic System Operation 1-73
1-17. CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION (Contd)

The control system includes those controls and their related parts that are
essential to the operation of the vehicle. These controls are common to all vehicles
with the exception of the transmission and transfer case power takeoff controls. All
originate from the cab. Each of these controls and their related parts will be
described as part of the following systems:
a. Starting and Ether Starting System Operation (page 1-28).
b. Accelerator Controls System Operation (page 1-30).
c. Parking Brake System Operation (page 1-31).
d. Steering System Operation (page 1-32).
e. Transmission Control System Operation (page 1-33).
f. Transfer Case Control System Operation (page 1-34).
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a. Starting and Ether Starting System Operation.
The starting system is identical on all models covered in this manual. It will start
the engine in all types of weather and has built-in protection that prevents starting
components from reengaging once the engine has been started. Major components of
the starting and ether starting system are:
A HAND THROTTLE CONTROL – Used to set engine speed without applying

pressure to the accelerator (rotated to lock).
B BATTERY SWITCH – Activates all electrical circuits except arctic heaters.
C IGNITION SWITCH – Has OFF, RUN, and START positions. Switch

automatically returns from START to RUN when hand pressure is released.
D TACHOMETER – Used to indicate speed of engine.
E VOLTMETER – Indicates charging condition of the battery.
F EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP – Used to shut down engine during

emergencies (M934/A1 series vehicles must be reset by unit maintenance).
G ETHER START SWITCH – Injects ether into engine for cold weather
starting.
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H PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX – Prevents reengagement of starter motor

once engine is running.
I BATTERIES – Provide 24-volt electrical current for energizing electrical

circuits.
J STARTER SOLENOID – Relays 24-volt battery power to energize starter

motor.
K STARTER MOTOR – When energized, it converts electrical energy to

mechanical power as it engages the flywheel to crank engine.
L ETHER START CYLINDER – Stores ether used for cold weather starting.
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b. Accelerator Controls System Operation.

The accelerator controls system permits the operator to control vehicle speed and
engine power. It is identical on all models covered in this manual. Major
components of the accelerator control system are:
A HAND THROTTLE CONTROL – Sets engine speed at desired rpm without

maintaining pressure on accelerator pedal.
B EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP CONTROL – Is pulled out to cut off fuel to

engine. It is used only in an emergency.
C ACCELERATOR PEDAL – Controls engine speed.
D MODULATOR – With transmission selector lever in drive, modulator

controls transmission upshifting and downshifting as engine rpm changes.
E CABLE – Connects modulator to fuel pump.
F ACCELERATOR LINKAGE – Links accelerator pedal and throttle control to

fuel pump.
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c. Parking Brake System Operation.

A mechanical and air-actuated brake system performs the following for all
vehicles covered in this manual:
(1) Keeps vehicle from rolling once it has stopped.
(2) Slows down or stops vehicle movement.
(3) Provides emergency stopping if there is a complete air system failure.
The mechanical brake system is covered below. The compressed air function of
the brake system will be covered in a following paragraph. Major components of the
parking brake system are:
G PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT – Illuminates when parking brake is

engaged.
H PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER – Is positioned up to engage

parking brake and down to disengage parking brake.
I PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTING KNOB – Permits

operator to make minor tension adjustment of parking brake.
J PARKING BRAKE CABLE – Links parking brake lever to brakeshoe lever.
K BRAKESHOE LEVER – Lever turns cam which pushes brakeshoes against

drum.
L PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTING NUT – Permits major tension adjustment

between parking brake lever and brakeshoes.
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d. Steering System Operation.

The steering system is identical for all models covered in this manual. It is a
hydraulically assisted system that provides ease of turning and control for the
operator. Major components of the steering system are:
A OIL RESERVOIR AND STEERING PUMP – Combined in one unit, the

reservoir serves as an oil fill point and the pump creates pressure.
B ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS – Transmits mechanical power from accessory

drive pulley to steering pump pulley to drive the steering pump.
C STEERING WHEEL – Serves ’as manual steering control for the operator.
D STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT – Connects, at an angle, the

steering wheel column and input shaft of power steering gear.
E POWER STEERING ASSIST CYLINDER – Receives hydraulic pressure

from the steering gear to assist in turning the front wheels.
F STEERING KNUCKLE – Serves as the pivot point and link for the front
wheels from the tie rod assembly.
G TIE ROD ASSEMBLY – Connects steering knuckles so both wheels will turn
at the same time.
H STEERING ARM – Connects drag link to steering knuckle.
I DRAG LINK – Transmits movement from steering arm to pitman arm.
J PITMAN ARM – Transfers torque from power steering gear to drag link.
K STEERING GEAR – Converts hydraulic pressure from steering pump to

mechanical power at pitman arm.
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e. Transmission Control System Operation.
The transmission control system permits shifting of transmission, prevents
starting of engine with transmission in gear, and prevents shifting of transfer case
unless transmission is in neutral. This system also permits engagement of the
Transmission Power Takeoff (PTO) to provide hydraulic power for auxiliary
equipment on M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2
and M936/A1/A2 vehicles. Major components of the transmission control system are:
L TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER – Is used to select vehicle driving

gear range.
M POWER TAKEOFF CONTROL LEVER – Engages transmission power
takeoff to provide power for auxiliary equipment.
N TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH – Actuates transmission lock-up
solenoid valve when transmission selector lever is placed in neutral and
transfer case shift lever lock-out switch is pressed.
O TRANSMISSION sNEUTRAL START SWITCH – The neutral start switch,
wired to the starter switch, prevents the engine from being started with
transmission in gear.
P TRANSMISSION 5TH-GEAR LOCKUP SOLENOID VALVE – Activated
by transmission control switch and transfer case switch, the 5th-gear lockup
solenoid valve directs main oil pressure of transmission to the transmission
governor system. This puts the transmission in 5th-gear, creating less drag on
the transfer case synchronizer which permits smoother shifting from one
transfer case drive range to another. Refer to paragraph 1-17f, Transfer Case
Control System Operation, for further details.
Q TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) – Driven by the transmission,
the PTO drives the hydraulic pump which provides hydraulic pressure to
power the front winch on M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2,
M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 vehicles, and to power the dump body on
M929/AVA2 and M930/A1/A2 vehicles. The PTO is mounted on the right front
side of the transmission.
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f. Transfer Case Control System Operation.
The transfer case control system converts four-wheel driving power into six-wheel
driving power, provides smooth shifting of transfer case into high or low driving
rangs while vehicle is in motion, prevents transfer case from being shifted with
transmission in gear, and provides hydraulic power for auxiliary equipment through
a Power Takeoff (PTO).
(1) Six-wheel drive is achieved two different ways depending on the drive
range (high or low) desired. In low range, the transfer case shift linkage
automatically moves a cam-actuated valve which dumps air into the front
drive cylinder. This forces a piston against the transfer case clutch to
engage front-wheel drive. In high range, front-wheel drive is engaged in
the same manner except that the front-wheel drive valve is manually
actuated by the front-wheel drive lock-in switch on the instrument panel.
(2) In order to shift the transfer case from one driving range to another, an
interlock system working in conjunction with the 5th-gear lock up solenoid
is used. This system prevents the transfer case form being shifted unless
the transmission is in neutral.
(3) With the automatic transmission, several actions must occur in order to
shift the transfer case from one driving range to another. Because of the
interlock system, the transmission must be placed in neutral. The transfer
case shift lever switch must also be depressed.
(4) The transfer case control system, through the use of a PTO driven by the
transfer case, also provides hydraulic power to operate the crane and rear
winch on the M936/A1/A2 wreckers.
(5) Major components of this system are:
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A TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER SWITCH – When depressed with

transmission in neutral, signals interlock solenoid valve to exhaust air
pressure from interlock air cylinder and actuates lock-up solenoid.
B TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER – Is pushed down to high for light load
operations, and up to low for heavy load operations. Six-wheel drive is
achieved automatically when transfer case shift lever is placed in low.
C TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF CONTROL LEVER – Manual
control for engaging power takeoff.
D TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF – Mounted and mechanically driven
at rear of transfer case, the PTO drives a pump to supply hydraulic pressure
to power the rear winch and crane on the M936/A1/A2 wreckers.
E FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE LOCK-IN SWITCH – Manual control for
activating front-wheel drive valve to provide front-wheel drive with transfer
case in high drive range.
F INTERLOCK AIR CYLINDER – Under air pressure, a piston in the

interlock air cylinder forces a shaft against one of three grooves in transfer
case shift lever. This prevents transfer case from being shifted with
transmission in gear.
G INTERLOCK SOLENOID VALVE – Releases air from interlock air cylinder
when transmission is in neutral and transfer case shift lever switch is
depressed. This permits the transfer case high/low shift shaft to move.
H FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE AIR CYLINDER – When under pressure, it moves
transfer case clutch forward to engage front-wheel drive.
I FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE VALVE – When tripped by transfer case shift
shaft, the front wheel drive valve routes air to front-wheel drive air cylinder.
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1-18. POWER SYSTEM OPERATION

The power system includes those components’ that give all vehicles covered in
this manual the power to move. Each of these components will be described as part
of the following subsystems:
a. Air Intake System Operation (page 1-36).
b. Fuel System (Dual Tank) Operation (page 1-38).
c. Fuel System (Single Tank) Operation (page 1-40).
d. Exhaust System Operation (page 1-41).
e. Cooling System Operation (page 1-42).
f. Engine Oil System Operation (page 1-44).
g. Powertrain System Operation (page 1-46).
a. Air Intake System Operation.
The air intake system channels and cleans air going to the combustion chamber
where it mixes with fuel from the injectors to provide power for the engine. This
system is identical on all models, except where indicated. Major components of the
air intake system are:
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A RAIN CAP – Prevents rain and large objects from entering air intake system.
B AIR INTAKE EXTENSION TUBE – Routes air to air intake system. Can be
removed for shipping.
C STACK-TO-AIR INTAKE EXTENSION TUBE – Routes air to air cleaner

and is high enough to keep intake opening above fording level.
D STACK-TO-AIR CLEANER ELBOW – Flexible connection between air

stack and air cleaner.
E AIR CLEANER – Filters dirt and dust from air.
F HUMP HOSE – Flexible connection between air cleaner and air cleaner
outlet tube.
G AIR CLEANER OUTLET TUBE – Routes air from air cleaner to intake
manifold.
H INTAKE MANIFOLD – Distributes air to combustion chambers in each

cylinder head (M939/A1 series only).
I AIR CLEANER INDICATOR – Shows red when engine air filter needs
servicing.
J TURBOCHARGER – Mounts on exhaust manifold and uses spent exhaust

gases to dive impeller and pressurize air entering aftercooler (M939A2 series
only).
K AFTERCOOLER – Distributes compressed air from turbocharger to

combustion chambers while cooling air intake out of the turbocharger
(M939A2 series only).
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b. Fuel System (Dual Tank) Operation.
(1) The fuel system stores, cleans, and supplies fuel to the fuel injectors where it
is mixed with air to initiate engine combustion.
(2) The fuel system is not identical for all models. Vehicles covered in this manual
have either one or two tanks. These tanks can also differ in capacity. See table 1-6,
Capacities for Normal Operating Conditions, for these differences.
(3) A typical two-tank fuel system is described below. A single tank is described
later in paragraph 1-18c. Both systems include fuel supply, return, and vent lines to
provide fuel flow and release the fumes throughout the system. Major components of
fuel system (dual tank) are:
A RIGHT TANK (FRONT) VENT LINE – Vents vapors from fuel tank to vent
hole in air intake stack.
B RIGHT TANK FILLER CAP – Covers fuel filler opening on right fuel tank.
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C RIGHT FUEL TANK – Stores fuel for vehicle use.
D RIGHT TANK FUEL RETURN LINE – Returns unused fuel back to fuel
tank.
E RIGHT TANK (REAR) VENT LINE – Vents vapors from fuel tank to vent
F RIGHT TANK FUEL SUPPLY LINE – Directs fuel from tank to fuel filter.
G RIGHT TANK FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT – Electrical signal registers

fuel level in right tank at gauge on instrument panel.
H LEFT TANK FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT – Electrical signal registers

fuel level in left tank at gauge on instrument panel.
I LEFT TANK FUEL SUPPLY LINE – Directs fuel from tank to fuel filter.
J LEFT FUEL TANK – Stores fuel for vehicle use.
K LEFT TANK (REAR) VENT LINE – Vents vapors from fuel tank to vent
L LEFT TANK FILLER CAP – Covers fuel filler opening on left fuel tank.
M LEFT TANK FUEL RETURN LINE – Returns unused fuel back to fuel tank.
N LEFT TANK (FRONT) VENT LINE – Vents vapors from fuel tank to vent
O FUEL SELECTOR VALVE – Manual control valve that opens fuel flow to
engine from left or right fuel tank.
P FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR – Filters water and dirt from fuel.
Q FUEL FILTER-TO-PUMP SUPPLY LINE – Directs fuel from fuel filter to

fuel pump.
R FUEL RETURN LINE – Returns unused fuel back to fuel tanks.
S FUEL PUMP – Draws fuel from tank(s) and pumps it through supply line to
fuel injectors.
T FUEL SUPPLY LINE – Directs fuel from fuel pump to fuel injectors.
U FUEL PRIMER PUMP – Purges air from fuel system.

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c. Fuel System (Single Tank) Operation.
Major components of the fuel system (single tank) are:
A TANK (REAR) VENT LINE – Vents vapors from fuel tank to vent hole in
air intake stack.
B TANK FILLER CAP – Covers fuel fill opening.
C FUEL TANK – Stores fuel for vehicle use.
D FUEL TANK LEVEL SENDING UNIT – Electrical signal registers fuel

level in tank at gauge on instrument panel.
E TANK (FRONT) VENT LINE – Vents vapors from fuel tank to vent hole in
air intake stack.
F FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR – Filters water and dirt from fuel.
G FUEL RETURN LINE – Returns unused fuel back to fuel tank.
H FUEL PUMP – Draws fuel from tank and pumps it through supply line to
fuel injectors.
I FUEL SUPPLY LINE – Directs fuel from fuel pump to fuel injectors.
J FUEL PRIMER PUMP – Purges air from fuel system.
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d. Exhaust System Operation.

The exhaust system directs exhaust gases away from the vehicle for all models
covered in this manual. Major components of the exhaust system are:
K EXHAUST STACK – Directs exhaust from muffler away from vehicle.
L EXHAUST MANIFOLD – Collects exhaust from cylinder head ports and

directs it to front exhaust pipe.
M FRONT EXHAUST PIPE – Directs exhaust to rear exhaust pipe.
N FLEX PIPE – Part of rear exhaust pipe and allows flexibility for vibration
and expansion in system.
O REAR EXHAUST PIPE – Directs exhaust to muffler.
P MUFFLER – Quiets exhaust noises.
Q MUFFLER SHIELD – Protects personnel from muffler heat.
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e. Cooling System Operation.
This system provides cooling of the engine and transmission. It differs slightly
between the M939/A1 series and M939A2 series vehicles because different engines
are used. Major components of the cooling system are:
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A SURGE TANK – Filling point for cooling system. On M939A2 vehicles, a

float sensor monitors water level and illuminates a light on instrument panel.
B COOLANT PRESSURE CAP – Designed to depressurize cooling system and
to access cooling system for filling.
C WATER MANIFOLD – Collects coolant from cylinder heads and directs it to
the thermostat housing (M939/A1 series only).
D SURGE TANK-TO-WATER MANIFOLD VENT – Vents air trapped in
water manifold (M939/A1 series only).
E SURGE TANK-TO-RADIATOR VENT – Vents air in cooling system.
F THERMOSTAT – Shuts off coolant flow to radiator until temperature

reaches 175°F (79°C) on M939/A1 series vehicles, and 181°F (83°C) on
M939A2 series vehicles. Coolant is then directed to the radiator through the
radiator inlet hose.
G RADIATOR INLET HOSE – Directs coolant from water manifold to radiator
after thermostat has opened.
H BYPASS TUBE – Directs coolant back to transmission oil cooler where it is
then recirculated through the engine block until the thermostat opens.
I RADIATOR SHROUD – Concentrates air flow through the radiator.
J RADIATOR – Directs coolant through a series of fins or baffles so outside air

can remove excessive heat from coolant.
K FAN CLUTCH – Regulates use of fan to control engine temperature fan to
belt driven pulley when conditions require additional cooling.
L WATER PUMP – Provides force to move coolant through engine.
M FAN – Provides force to pull air through radiator.
N RADIATOR DRAINVALVE – Permits coolant to be drained from radiator.
O TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE – Directs coolant to transmission oil

cooler.
P ENGINE OIL COOLER – Reduces heat of engine oil (M939/A1 series only).
Q TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER – Reduces heat of transmission oil.
R ENGINE OIL COOLER TO HEATER HOSE – Directs coolant to personnel

water heater when shutoff valve is open (M939/A1 series only).
S PERSONNEL WATER HEATER – Provides heat for cab and personnel.
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f. Engine Oil System Operation.
The engine oil system provides lubricating oil for internal moving parts. Major
components of the engine oil system are:
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A OIL DIPSTICK – Indicates engine oil level.
B CRANKCASE BREATHER – Vents hot engine oil fumes from engine and
allows fresh air to enter.
C ENGINE OIL COOLER – Removes heat from engine oil as coolant circulates
through internal tubes of oil cooler.
D OIL FILTER – Filters out foreign particals suspended in oil.
E OIL FILLER CAP – Located on rocker lever cover, cap covers engine oil fill
opening.
F OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER – Sends an electrical signal that
indicates engine oil pressure to gauge on instrument panel.
G OIL PAN DRAINPLUG – Plugs engine oil drain opening.
H OIL PAN – Reservoir for engine oil.
I OIL SUPPLY LINE – Carries oil from oil pan to the oil pump.
J OIL BYPASS RETURN LINE – Returns oil from oil pump to the oil pan.
K OIL PUMP – Provides mechanical pressurization of oil to circulate it through

the oil system.
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g. Powertrain System Operation.
The powertrain system is the same on all models in this manual except the extra-
long wheelbase models which have an additional propeller shaft and center bearing.
This system transmits engine power to the axles to put the vehicle in motion. Major
components of the powertrain system are:
A ENGINE – Provides power needed for powertrain component operation.
B TRANSMISSION – Adapts engine power to meet different driving

conditions.
C CENTER BEARING – Provides support for propeller shaft to decrease

vibration and wear on universal joints (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, and
M934/A1/A2 series only).
D TRANSFER CASE – Distributes power evenly to front and rear axles.
E UNIVERSAL JOINTS – Connections between two propeller shafts that

permit one to drive the other even though they may be at different angles.
F DIFFERENTIALS – Distribute power to left and right axle shafts.
G AXLES – Transmit power from differentials to rotate wheels.
H PROPELLER SHAFTS – Serve as driving shafts that connect the

transmission to the transfer case and the transfer case to the differentials.
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1-19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OPERATION

Nearly every component of the models covered in this manual is affected by the
electrical system. These components and their electrical connections are described
as part of the following electrical subsystems:
a. Battery System Operation (page 1-48).
b. Starting System Operation (page 1-49).
c. Ether Starting System Operation (page 1-50).
d. Generating System Operation (page 1-51).
e. Directional Signal System Operation (page 1-52).
f. Heating System Operation (page 1-53).
g. Indicator, Gauge, and Warning System Operation (page 1-54).
h. Trailer and Semitrailer Connection System Operation (page 1-56).
Electrical Terms and Definitions.
The following electrical terms and definitions will be frequently referred to
throughout this section and should be understood before proceeding:
Alternating Current (AC signal) – Current in a circuit that flows, in one
direction first, then in the other direction.
Circuit – A complete path for electric current flow between components.
Circuit Breaker – An automatic switch that interrupts current flow in a circuit
when the current limit is exceeded.
Direct Current (DC signal) – Current in a circuit that flows in one direction.
Female Connector – One-half of a connector which fits over the other half.
Ground – A common return to complete a path for current flow in a circuit.
Harness – A group of wires connected between devices that are bundled and routed
together to prevent damage and make repair and replacement easier.
Male Connector – One-half of a connector which fits the other half.
Polarity – The direction current flows in a circuit (usually positive to negative).
Relay – An electromagnetic device that operates like an automatic switch to control
the flow of current in the same or different circuit.
Reverse Polarity – The condition that exists when circuit polarity is connected
opposite of that which was intended.
Sending Unit – A device that produces an electrical signal and sends this signal to
the device which will make use of it.
Sensor – An electrical sensor takes a physical condition (temperature, oil presence
or absence) and converts this into an electrical signal.
Splice – A permanent physical connection of two or more wires.
Terminal – Fastener at end of wire used to connect the wire to an electrically-
powered device.
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a. Battery System Operation.
The battery system is identical for all models covered in this manual and
consists of the following major components and circuits:
A STARTER SOLENOID – Junction point for battery positive lead (circuit 6)

and vehicle electrical feed wire (circuit 81).
B CIRCUIT 6 – Connects the batteries to the starting motor and to the

protective control box through circuit 81.
C BATTERIES – Four 6TN batteries are connected in series parallel to provide

24-volts DC for the electrical starter system and 12-volts DC for the heater
fan low speed.
D SLAVE RECEPTACLE – Links an external power source directly to the
slaved vehicle’s batteries to assist in cranking the engine when the batteries
are not sufficiently charged.
E CIRCUIT 7 – Provides a ground between starter, battery, and chassis.
F PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX – Protects the vehicle electrical system in

the event the battery system polarity is reversed. Connects battery power to
vehicle electrical lead through circuit 81 and circuit 5. Connects positive
ground through circuit 94 to the starter.
G BATTERY SWITCH – Controls a relay in the protective control box through

circuit 459 that connects the batteries to the vehicle electrical load.
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b. Starting System Operation.
The starting system is identical for all models covered in this manual and
consists of the following major components and circuitry:
H BATTERY SWITCH – Completes circuit 459, closing a relay in the

protective control box to supply power to the ignition switch through circuits
5 and 5B.
I PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX – Locks out starter circuit, which prevents
starter from reengaging while engine is running.
J IGNITION SWITCH – Provides battery power through circuit 54 and
antilock brake system (ABS) to the fuel solenoid and through circuit 498 to
the neutral start safety switch.
K (ABS) WARNING LAMP – Intended to give the operator visual signal that
the antilock brake system has a malfunction if warning lamp is lit for more
then three seconds after ignition switch is place in ON position.
L NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH – Prevents starter from energizing
when vehicle is not in neutral, by deenergizing circuit 499 and a relay in the
protective control box, which disconnects power from circuit 74 and the
starter solenoid.
M STARTER SOLENOID – A magnetic relay that is powered by circuit 74 to
transmit 24-volt battery power to the starter motor through circuit 6.
N STARTER MOTOR – Cranks the engine for starting. Supplied with 24-volt
battery power through circuit 6.
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c. Ether Starting System Operation.
The ether starting system is identical for all models covered in this manual
and consists of the following major components and circuitry:
A BATTERY SWITCH – Provides 24-volt battery power to the protective

control box through circuits 459, 81A, and 81.
B PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX – Energizes the ether feed switch through

circuits 5, 5A, 27, 5C, and 570.
C ETHER FEED SWITCH – Controls 24-volt power to the ether pressure

switch through circuit 570.
D ETHER PRESSURE SWITCH – Connects the ether feed switch to the ether
tank valve through circuit 570.
E ETHER TANK VALVE – Is activated through circuit 570 when the ether
pressure switch is closed and the ether feed switch is pressed.
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d. Generating System Operation.
The generating system is identical for all vehicles covered in this manual and
consists of the following major components and circuitry:
F VOLTMETER – Indicates electrical system voltage. It is connected to the

electrical system through circuit 27.
G ALTERNATOR – Rated at 26-30 volts, 60 amperes, the alternator assists
and recharges the batteries during operation. A 100 ampere model is
available as a kit.
H CIRCUIT 3 – Provides a ground circuit to the alternator.
I CIRCUIT 566 – Controls a relay in the protective control box that prevents
the starter from reactivating while the engine is running.
J CIRCUIT 568 – Senses system voltage and excites the alternator field.
K PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX – Connects circuit 5 to 81 to power the

electrical system and charge the batteries.
L CIRCUIT 5 – Conducts alternator output to charge the batteries and
maintain vehicle voltage.
M BATTERY SWITCH – Closes the relay in the protective control box that
connects battery circuits.
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e. Directional Signal System Operation.
The directional signal system is identical on all models covered in this manual
and consists of the following major components and circuitry:
A FRONT COMPOSITE LAMP – Receives power from turn signal control

through circuits 460 and 461 to indicate turning direction.
B LIGHT SWITCH – Provides battery power to the directional signal switch
through circuits 460 and 461, and to the stoplight switch through circuit 75.
C STOPLIGHT SWITCH – Closing this switch allows power to flow from the
light switch through circuit 75 to circuit 22 to the directional signal switch.
D REAR COMPOSITE LAMP – Receives power from turn signal control

through circuit 22-460 and 22-461 to indicate turning direction.
E DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCH – A four-position switch that directs

power to the composite and signal lamps through circuits 460, 461, 22-460,
and 22-461 to indicate direction of turn.
F TURN SIGNAL FLASHER – Receives power through circuit 467A and
sends intermittent current to the signal lamp through circuit 467B.
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f. Heating System Operation.
The electrical portion of the heating system is identical for all models covered
in the manual and consists of the following major components and circuitry:
G PROTECTIVE CONTROL BOX – Provides 24-volt power to circuit breaker

through circuits 5 and 5a and to the heater switch through circuits 27 and 5c.
H CIRCUIT BREAKER – Provides overload protection for 24-volt circuits 5,
5a, 27, and 5c leading to the heater switch.
I BATTERY SWITCH – Provides 12-volt battery power from circuit 569
through 569A to the heater.
J CIRCUIT BREAKER – Provides overload protection for 12-volt circuit 569A

leading to heater switch.
K HEATER SWITCH – Controls low and high blower motor speed and has two
sources of power; 12-volt power is supplied through circuit 569A from the
battery switch and is used to provide low speed; 24-volt power is supplied
through circuit 5C from the protective control box and is used to provide high
speed.
L HEATER BLOWER MOTOR – A direct current motor controlled by the

heater switch through circuit 400.
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g. Indicator, Gauge, and Warning System Operation.
The indicator, gauge, and warning system is comprised of several subsystems:
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A VOLTMETER – Indicates system voltage and is connected to the batteries

through circuit 27 and to chassis ground through instrument panel.
B ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR – Indicates engine

coolant temperature and receives battery power through circuit 27. Circuit 33
completes the circuit to ground through a coolant temperature sensor that
reacts to changes in engine coolant temperature by increasing or decreasing
the resistance in the ground circuit.
C ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR – Indicates engine oil pressure
and receives battery power through circuit 27. Circuit 36 completes the
circuit to ground through the oil pressure transmitter located on the engine
block.
D FUEL INDICATOR – Indicates fuel level. Receives battery power through
circuit 27. Circuit 28 or 29, depending upon which position the fuel selector
switch is in, completes the circuit to ground through the fuel level sensor.
E TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR – Indicates
transmission oil temperature and receives battery power through circuit 27.
Circuit 324 completes the circuit to ground through a temperature sensor
located in the transmission.
F FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGEMENT LIGHT – Informs the operator
that the front-wheel drive is engaged. The system consists of a normally open
pressure switch, which is powered through circuit 27A and an indicator lamp
powered through circuit 27A.
G HORN SYSTEM – The horn system consists of an air-operated horn that is
controlled by an electric solenoid. The solenoid is powered through circuit 26
and controlled by the horn switch through circuit 25.
H SPRING BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM – Warns the operator that the
spring brakes are applied. The system consists of normally open pressure
switch powered through circuit 37 and an indicator lamp which is powered
through circuit 37.
I FAILSAFE WARNING SYSTEM – Intended to give the operator an audible
as well as visual signal of a malfunction in one of the primary systems. Power
for the system is supplied from the ignition switch through circuit 564. The
failsafe module causes an indicator lamp to illuminate and an alarm to sound
when the air pressure falls below 60 psi (414 kPa) or when the parking brake
is set.
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h. Trailer and Semitrailer Connection System Operation.
The trailer receptacle is identical on all models covered in this manual. The
semitrailer receptacle is on the tractor body only.
A TRAILER RECEPTACLE – Provides vehicle lighting, auxiliary power, and

a ground circuit for trailers.
B SEMITRAILER RECEPTACLE – M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 vehicles
equipped with a fifth wheel are provided with a semitrailer receptacle. This
receptacle provides vehicle lighting, auxiliary power, and a ground circuit for
semitrailers.
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1-20. COMPRESSED AIR AND BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION

NOTE
When vehicles are equipped with antilock
brake system (ABS), they will have different
front and rear relay valves, double check
valves, LQ-2 valve replaces limiting valve,
new air dryer with heater, and inversion valve
installed.
The compressed air and brake system takes filtered air, compresses it, and supplies it
to various components that enable the operator to slow down or stop the vehicle. This
system also supplies compressed air to air-actuated accessories throughout the vehicle.
These components and accessories will be described as part of the following systems:
a. Medium Wrecker Automatic Brake Lock System Operation (page 1-57).
b. Air Pressure Supply System Operation (page 1-58).
c. Secondary Service Airbrake System Operation (page 1-62).
d. Spring Airbrake System Operation (page 1-64).
e. Primary Service Airbrake System Operation (page 1-65).
f. Auxiliary Air-Powered System Operation (page 1-68).
g. Air Venting System Operation (page 1-70).
h. Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) (M939A2 series vehicles)
(page 1-72).
a. Medium Wrecker Automatic Brake Lock System Operation.
The M936/A1/A2 Medium Wrecker Automatic Brake Lock System locks the service
airbrakes when the transfer case power takeoff lever is engaged. Major components of the
automatic brake lock system are:
A TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF LEVER – Opens the brake lock

control valve through mechanical linkage when engaged.
B BRAKE LOCK CONTROL – Allows air pressure to flow from secondary air
reservoir to pressure regulator and activate variable speed governor.
C PRESSURE REGULATOR – Reduces and regulates system air pressure to

70 psi (483 kPa) for automatic brake lock application.
D TREADLE VALVE – Connects pressure regulator and service airbrakes.

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b. Air Pressure Supply System Operation.

(1) A constant air pressure supply is developed by the compressor which is
regulated by the governor to maintain 90 to 120 psi (621 to 827 kPa) for the airbrake
system. Moisture within the system is controlled through the use of either the alcohol
evaporator or air dryer. The major components of the system are:
NOTE
• Vehicles equipped with antilock brake
system (ABS) will have a new air dryer
installed in position A shown below and
items F and H will be removed from
vehicle.
• Vehicles equipped with ABS have an
added 250 psi (1724 kPa) safety valve
installed in air supply line from
compressor to air dryer.
ABS EQUIPED VEHICLES
M939A2 ONLY
M939A1 AIR DRYER KIT
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A AIR DRYER – Installed in supply line to wet tank and removes moisture
from inlet air to wet tank (M939/A1 air dryer kit installed only), or (replaced
with new type for vehicles with ABS kit installed).
B AIR COMPRESSOR – Draws in air from the intake manifold and forces it
into the brake system and wet tank reservoir.
C SAFETY VALVE – Located at the inlet side of the wet reservoir, it prevents
pressure build-up by releasing air pressure exceeding 150 psi (1034 kPa)
when the governor fails to regulate air supplied by the compressor.
D WET TANK RESERVOIR – Performs two functions:
• Traps water in air reservoir to protect other air systems from freezing or
corroding.
• Stores reserve air supply enabling operator to make normal stops when
engine stalls or compressor fails.
E PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE – Performs two functions:

• Allows air pressure to build to 60-65 psi (414-448 kPa) before supplying
air to auxiliary air-powered equipment.
• Closes off auxiliary air system from other systems if an accessory fails
and prevents loss of air from secondary reservoir.
F ALCOHOL EVAPORATOR (M939/A1 series) – Helps protect air lines
from freezing (not used if ABS kit is installed).
G WET TANK RESERVOIR DRAINVALVE – Provides a drain for moisture

and air from reservoir.
H AIR DRYER – Removes moisture from inlet air to wet tank (M939A2 only)
or (not used if ABS kit is installed).
I EXPELLO VALVE – Augments air dryer condensation blowdown by venting
moisture when compressor cycles (not used if ABS kit is installed).
J GOVERNOR – Trips valve inside compressor to regulate flow of air to the

system.When pressure builds to 120-127 psi (827-876 kPa), the governor will
close valve.
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(2) The constant air pressure supply is distributed to the primary service
airbrake system (para e.) and secondary airbrake system (para c.) through a shutoff
and check valve. Air pressure can either be fed from or supplied to another vehicle
through the emergency couplings.
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A FRONT EMERGENCY COUPLING – When vehicle is being towed,

coupling receives compressed air from towing vehicle’s brake system to
charge its own brake system.
B PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR – Stores sufficient air pressure to allow operator
to make normal brake applications, should system pressure fail or engine stall.
C PRIMARY FEED CUTOFF – Manually-operated valve used to isolate

pressure leaks in primary air system from draining wet tank (para. 3-12).
D PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR CHECKVALVE – Presents backflow of air

from primary tank if wet system develops a leak.
E SECONDARY FEED CUTOFF – Manually-operated valve used to isolate

pressure leaks in secondary air system from draining wet tank (para. 3-12).
F SECONDARY AIR RESERVOIR CHECKVALVE – Prevents backflow of

air from secondary tank if wet system develops a leak.
G REAR EMERGENCY COUPLING – When towing another vehicle, coupling

allows pressurized air from wet tank to charge towed vehicle’s wet tank.
H SECONDARY AIR RESERVOIR – Stores enough air pressure in case

constant pressure system fails or engine stalls. The operator can make
normal brake application before running out of air.
I PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE – Performs two functions:

• Allows air pressure to build to 60-65 psi (414-448 kPa) before supplying
air to auxiliary air-powered equipment.
• Closes off auxiliary air system from other systems if an accessory fails
and prevents loss of air from secondary reservoir.
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c. Secondary Service Airbrake System Operation.
(1) The secondary service airbrake system is made up of two subsystems:
(a) Secondary constant pressure system provides continuous air pressure to:
• Pedal valve.
NOTE
When vehicles are equipped with ABS,
they have a new type of rear relay valve
that replaces item I below.
• Rear relay valve.
• Spring brake air reservoir.
• Spring parking brake valve.
(b) Secondary signal system serves three functions:
• Contains air pressure only when operator steps on brake pedal.
• Is regulated by various valves to control amount of braking.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with ABS, the rear
relay valve operates the rear-rear right
hand brake chamber and itermediate rear
right hand brake chamber. The front relay
valve operates the rear-rear left hand
brake chamber and intermediate rear left
hand breake chamber.
• Provides pressure to apply the rear two service brakes and the
intermediate and rear axles stamped with B. Service brakes on
the rear axle are piggybacked to spring brakes but operate
independently of them.
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(2) The secondary constant pressure system is made up of the following
components:
LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCH – Activates warning buzzer and warning
A
lights when air pressure goes below 60 psi (414 kPa).
PEDAL VALVE – Allows air pressure from secondary constant pressure
B
system to flow into secondary signal system when operator depresses brake
pedal.
SECONDARY AIR PRESSURE GAUGE – Indicates amount of air
C
pressure in secondary system.
ONE-WAY CHECK VALVE – Allows air pressure to flow into secondary
D
reservoir but prevents it from coming out if constant pressure system fails or
engine stalls.
E SECONDARY AIR RESERVOIR – Stores enough air pressure so the

operator can make five normal brake applications before running out of air if
constant pressure fails or engine stalls.
INTERMEDIATE REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS – Converts air pressure to
F
mechanical force which applies intermediate rear service brake.
DOUBLECHECK VALVE #1 – Serves two functions:
G • Allows system to receive signal pressure from either pedal valve or, when
towed, from brake system of towing vehicle.
• Serves as a tee between front and rear primary signal lines.
• Removed when ABS kit is installed and replaced with a cross tee.
SECONDARY AIR RESERVOIR DRAINVALVE – Provides a drain for
H
moisture and air from secondary air reservoir.
FRONT RELAY VALVE – Boosts signal air to rear brake chambers;
I
regulates air pressure to rear brake chambers so operator has control over
amount of braking; and releases air pressure to rear brake chambers directly
to vent when brake pedal is released (not used if ABS kit is installed).
(ABS) FRONT RELAY VALVE WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
J
(ECU) – Boosts signal air to left rear brake chamber and left intermediate
bake chamber controling brake lock up by venting air to chambers on left side
of vehicle if left wheels lock up when braking.
STOPLIGHT SWITCH – As the brake pedal is depressed, switch receives
K
an air pressure signal at electrical contacts which close to activate circuits to
taillights.
DOUBLECHECK VALVE #2 – Allows either primary or secondary signal
L
air pressure to activate stoplight switch while keeping the two systems
separate.
REAR-REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS – Converts air pressure to mechanical
M
force which applies rear-rear brakes.
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d. Spring Airbrake System Operation.
The spring airbrake system applies rear brakes when vehicle parking brake is
applied or in event of a major brake failure. The spring brake is located on one of
the two service brake chambers at each rear wheel. Major components of the spring
airbrake system are:
A SPRING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SWITCH – Activates warning light

when spring brakes are engaged.
B SPRING BRAKE RELEASE CONTROL VALVE – Pushed in to release

spring brakes independently of mechanical parking brake. Control is also used to
release spring brakes in order to test and adjust mechanical brake.
C DOUBLECHECK VALVE #4 – Allows spring brake air pressure to come
from either release control valve or spring parking brake valve directly to
doublecheck valve #3.
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D INTERMEDIATE FRONT SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER – Contains a

large spring which applies rear brakes when spring brake air pressure is
released.
E ONE-WAY CHECK VALVE – Allows air pressure to flow into spring brake
reservoir but prevents it from coming out if constant pressure system or
primary system fails.
F SPRING BRAKE AIR RESERVOIR – Stores enough air pressure to

release spring brakes for emergency operation in event of primary or
secondary air system failure.
G QUICK-RELEASE VALVE – Releases spring brake air pressure directly to

vent if parking brake has been set or brake system fails.
H SPRING BRAKE VALVE – Automatically sets spring brakes when parking

brake is set. Valve can be released independently of parking brake when
spring brake control valve is pushed in.
I SPRING BRAKE RESERVOIR DRAINVALVE – Provides a drain for

moisture and air from spring brake reservoir.
J DOUBLECHECK VALVE #3 – Allows spring brake air pressure to come

from either release control valve or spring parking brake valve directly to
doublecheck valve #4.
K REAR-REAR SPRING BRAKE CHAMBER – Contains a large spring

which applies rear brakes when spring brake air pressure is released.
e. Primary Service Airbrake System Operation.

(1) The primary service airbrake system is made up of two subsystems:
(a) Primary constant pressure system provides continuous air pressure to:
• Pedal valve.
• Rear relay valve.
• Spring brake air reservoir.
• Spring parking brake valve.
(b) Primary signal system serves three functions:
• Contains pressure only when operator steps on brake pedal.
• Is regulated by various valves to give operator control over
amount of braking.
• Provides pressure to apply front service brakes and the front two
service brakes on the intermediate and rear axles stamped with
an A. Service brakes on the intermediate axle are piggybacked to
spring brakes but operate independently of them.
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(2) The primary constant pressure system is made up of the following
components:
A PRIMARY AIR PRESSURE GAUGE – Indicates amount of air pressure in

primary system.
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with ABS will have a
LQ-2 valve inplace of limiting valve or
front brake valve to control air pressure to
front brake chambers.
B LIMITING VALVE – Serves three functions:
• Regulates signal air pressure going to front brake chambers so rear brakes
are applied first.
• Regulates signal air pressure to front brake chambers so operator has
control over amount of braking.
• Releases air pressure in front brake chambers directly to vent in the valve
when brake pedal is released.
C FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS – Converts air pressure to mechanical force

which applies front service brakes.
D PRIMARY RESERVOIR LOW AIR PRESSURE SWITCH – Activates

warning buzzer and warning light when air pressure goes below 60 psi (414 kPa).
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E PEDAL INTO VALVE – Allows air pressure from primary constant pressure
system to flow into primary signal system when operator depresses brake
pedal.
DOUBLECHECK VALVE #1 – Serves two functions:
F • Allows system to receive signal pressure from either pedal valve or, when
towed, from brake system of towing vehicle.
• Serves as a tee between front and rear primary signal lines.
• Removed when ABS kit is installed and replaced with cross tee.
FRONT SERVICE COUPLING – When vehicle is being towed, coupling is
G connected to towing vehicle so that the brake systems of the two vehicles
work together.
ONE-WAY CHECK VALVE – Allows air pressure to flow into primary
H reservoir but prevents it from coming out if constant pressure system fails or
engine stalls.
I PRIMARY AIR RESERVOIR – Stores enough air pressure so the operator

can make five normal brake applications before running out of air if constant
pressure fails or engine stalls.
DOUBLECHECK VALVE #2 – Allows either primary or secondary signal
J air pressure to activate stoplight switch while keeping the two systems
separate.
K STOPLIGHT SWITCH – As the brake pedal is depressed, switch receives

an air pressure signal which closes electric contacts turning on stoplight.
L REAR SERVICE COUPLING – When towing another vehicle, coupling is

connected to towed vehicle so that the brake system of the two vehicles work
together.
INTERMEDIATE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS – Converts air pressure
M to mechanical force which applies intermediate rear service brake.
N PRIMARY RESERVOIR DRAINVALVE – Provides a drain for moisture

and air from primary air reservoir.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with ABS, the
rear relay valve operates the rear-
rear right hand brake chamber and
intermediate rear right hand brake
chamber.
O REAR RELAY VALVE – Serves three functions:
• Boosts signal air pressure to rear brake chambers. Air signal from brake
pedal opens valve to route constant air pressure to rear brake chambers.
• Regulates signal air pressure from brake pedal to rear brake chambers so
operator has control over amount of braking. Regulates amount of constant
air pressure going to brake chambers as the operator depresses the brake
pedal.
• Releases air pressure in rear brake chamber directly to vent system when
brake pedal is released.
P REAR FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS – Converts air pressure to

mechanical force which applies rear service brakes.
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f. Auxiliary Air-Powered System Operation.
The auxiliary air-powered system consists of air-actuated vehicle accessories.
All of these accessories receive air pressure through the accessory manifold and off
the pressure protection valve with the exception of the horns. Components of the
auxiliary air-powered system are:
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A WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL SWITCH – Opens air pressure valve in

wiper motor to operate wipers.
B WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR – Air-actuated motor powers windshield

wipers.
C WINDSHIELD WASHER CONTROL – Spring-loaded valve that allows air

pressure to force washer fluid from washer reservoir to windshield.
D WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR – Container for windshield washer

fluid.
E ACCESSORY MANIFOLD – Receives air pressure from the pressure

protection valve and distributes it to the various accessories.
F FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE LOCK-IN SWITCH – Air-actuated switch that

engages front-wheel drive when transfer case is in HIGH.
G WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES – Direct washer fluid on windshield.
H GOVERNOR – Serves as a tee between accessory manifold and horn relay

valve. It also signals the air compressor to stop compressing air for the supply
system when operating pressure has been reached.
I TRANSFER CASE AIR SHIFT CYLINDER – Engages front-wheel drive
when it receives air pressure from lock-in switch or engagement control
valve.
J FRONT AXLE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL VALVE – Operates off cam on
transfer case shift linkage so front-wheel drive engages automatically when
transfer case is put into LOW.
K HORN RELAY VALVE – Electrical signal from horn button on steering
wheel opens valve in horn relay, allowing air pressure to sound horns.
L HORNS – Receive air pressure from horn relay valve to sound off.
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g. Air Venting System Operation.
The air venting system vents air from brake system and power train, and fuel
vapors from fuel system into air intake stack where it is released into the
atmosphere. The components of the air venting system are:
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A SPRING BRAKE RELEASE CONTROL VALVE – This valve functions as

an override when a failure in the air supply system (causing spring brakes to
engage) occurs. When valve is manually pushed in, emergency air is supplied
to the spring brake chambers. This releases the spring brakes, allowing
vehicle movement.
B PEDAL VALVE – Vents primary or secondary signal air pressure when

pedal is released.
C FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER VENT – Vents air pressure inside chambers

when pedal valve is released.
D LIMITING VALVE – Vents signal air pressure going to front brake
chambers so rear brakes apply first.
E STEP BOX QUICK-RELEASE VALVE – Vents air pressure from spring

brake chambers when parking brake valve has been actuated.
F REAR BRAKE CHAMBERS – Vents ports on chambers to prevent air

pressure build-up.
G RELAY VALVES – Vents air pressure in rear brake chambers directly to

intake tube when brake pedal is released. Vents signal air pressure through
upper port in valve.
H AIR INTAKE STACK – Venting point for the vent system.
I TRANSMISSION VENT – Vents internal air pressure build-up due to

internal heat.
J SPRING PARKING BRAKE VALVE – Vents air pressure from air and
doublecheck valves #3 and #4.
K TRANSFER CASE VENT – Vents internal air pressure build-up due to

internal heat.
L FUEL TANK VENTS – Vent fuel vapors to prevent partial vacuum from
stopping fuel flow.
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h. Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS).

NOTE
Vehicles equipped with antilock brake
system (ABS) will have a new air dryer
installed in position D shown below.
The CTIS is common to all M939A2 series vehicles. This system maintains tire
air pressure depending on which road type is selected. If this setting is changed,
tires will automatically inflate or deflate to the new setting.
A PNEUMATIC CONTROLLER – Directs air pressure according to ECU

commands.
B ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) – Contains CTIS selector panel so
that operator can change tire inflation during vehicle operation.
C AIR PRESSURE SWITCH – Protects air brake system for a minimum
supply of 85 psi (586 kPa) of air.
D AIR DRYER AND FILTER – Separates moisture from compressed air system
and filters impurities from compressed air before they enter CTIS.
E EXHAUST VALVES – Exhausts air from tires during deflation.
F WHEEL VALVES – Isolates air pressure in the tires during normal

operation and for tire removal.
G SPEED SIGNAL GENERATOR – Signals ECU to automatically inflate

CTIS when vehicle speed exceeds the top speed setting for the selected mode
by 10 mph (16 km/h).
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1-21. CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION

Oil pressure (hydraulics) is used to provide operating power for the auxiliary
equipment on the vehicles covered in this manual. The components that provide
hydraulic power are discussed in the following order:
a. Front Winch Hydraulic System Operation (page 1-73).
b. Rear Winch Hydraulic System Operation (page 1-74).
c. Body Hydraulic System Operation (page 1-76).
d. Medium Wrecker Crane Hydraulic System Operation (page 1-78).
a. Front Winch Hydraulic System Operation.

A front winch is installed on M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2,
M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 series vehicles. The front winch hydraulic system
converts mechanical power at the winch drive motor. The basic operating principles
are the same for each model. Major components of this system are:
A TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) CONTROL - A manually

operated control lever located inside the cab that permits engagement or
disengagement of the transmission Power Takeoff (PTO).
B WINCH CONTROL LEVER - An operator control that determines the

hydraulic oil pressure flow from the control valve to the winch motor. The flow
of this oil determines the direction the winch drum will turn.
C TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) - Uses driving power of the

transmission to provide mechanical driving power for the hydraulic pump.
D POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) DRIVE SHAFT - Transmits mechanical power

from the PTO to the hydraulic pump.
E HYDRAULIC PUMP - Driven by the PTO drive shaft, it draws oil from the
oil reservoir through hydraulic hoses, then pressurizes and directs this oil to
the control valve.
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A CLUTCH LEVER - Manual control that engages the winch drum gear to the
drive gear of the winch motor.
B OIL FILTER - Filters used or bypassed oil from the control valve before it
returns to the hydraulic oil reservoir.
C HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR - Storage tank for hydraulic oil.
D CONTROL VALVE - Four-port valve accepts pressurized oil from the

hydraulic pump and directs this oil to the winch motor. It also directs oil
returning from the winch back to the oil reservoir. The flow of this oil from
the valve determines the directional drive of the winch motor.
E WINCH MOTOR - Converts hydraulic power into mechanical power as
hydraulic oil is forced through the winch motor.
b. Rear Winch Hydraulic System Operation.
A rear winch is installed only on the M936/A1/A2 medium wrecker. It is
primarily to rescue vehicles that have become deeply mired. The rear winch
hydraulic system converts mechanical power of the engine into fluid power through
use of the hydraulic pump and back into mechanical power at the winch drive
motor. The major components of the rear winch hydraulic system are:
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F TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) CONTROL - A manually

operated control lever located inside the cab that permits engagement or
disengagement of the Power Takeoff (PTO).
G TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) - Uses driving power of the

transfer case to provide mechanical driving power for the hydraulic pump.
H POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) DRIVE SHAFT - Transmits mechanical driving

power from PTO to the hydraulic pump.
I HYDRAULIC PUMP - Draws oil from hydraulic oil reservoir and directs it
to the rear winch control valve and winch drive motor.
J OIL FILTER - Filters used or bypassed oil from the control valve before it
K HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR - Storage tank for hydraulic oil.
L TORQUE CONTROL LEVER - Controls the operating gear ratio of the

winch drive motor. Lever is pulled outward to HIGH for heavy loads or
pushed inward to LOW for light loads.
M WINCH DIRECTIONAL CONTROL LEVER - Manually-operated lever

that controls the WIND and UNWIND direction of the rear winch drum.
Lever does this by opening and closing the directional control valve to the
winch motor, and reversing the direction of pressurized hydraulic fluid. Lever
is pushed inward to wind and pulled outward to unwind winch cable.
N DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE - Receives pressurized hydraulic oil

from the hydraulic pump and directs it to the winch motor. The flow of the
hydraulic oil to and from this control valve provides forward or reverse
driving power to the winch motor. Valve also returns used oil back to the
hydraulic oil reservoir from the winch.
O TORQUE CONTROL VALVE - Hydraulically controls the hydraulic oil

pressure to engage rear winch drum clutch in HIGH or LOW gear range.
P WINCH MOTOR - Converts hydraulic power back into mechanical power

needed to turn the rear winch drum.
Q CONTROL LINKAGE - Connects transfer case power takeoff control to

transfer case power takeoff.
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c. Dump Body Hydraulic System Operation.
The dump body is installed on M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 vehicles. These
models are used to transport and deposit cargo. The dump body hydraulic system
converts mechanical power from the engine into fluid power through use of the
hydraulic pump. The pump draws fluid from the oil reservoir and then forces it into
the control valve. This hydraulic pressure raises and lowers the dump body. Major
components of the dump body hydraulic system are:
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A TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) CONTROL - A manually

operated control lever located inside the vehicle cab that permits engagement
or disengagement of the transmission Power Takeoff (PTO).
B TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) - Uses driving power of the

transmission to provide mechanical driving power for the hydraulic pump.
C POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) DRIVE SHAFT - Transmits mechanical driving

power from the PTO to the hydraulic pump.
D HYDRAULIC PUMP - Driven by the PTO drive shaft, it draws oil from the
oil reservoir through hydraulic hoses, then pressurizes and directs it to the
control valve.
E HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR - Storage tank for hydraulic oil.
F DUMP BODY SAFETY LATCH - Hydraulically-operated in conjunction

with the dump body control lever, the safety latch locks the dump body in the
lowered position and releases it when the control lever is pulled back to the
raised position.
G DUMP BODY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - Consists of two piston-type

hydraulic cylinder hoists. Assembly raises and lowers dump body with
hydraulic oil, forcing the cylinder upward or downward.
H OIL FILTER - Filters used or bypassed oil from the control valve before it
I CONTROL VALVE - Four-port valve accepts pressurized oil from the

hydraulic pump and directs oil pressure flow from control valve to the
hydraulic cylinders. It also directs oil returning from the hydraulic cylinders
back to the hydraulic oil reservoir.
J DUMP BODY CONTROL LEVER - An operator control that determines

the hydraulic oil pressure flow from control valve to the hydraulic cylinders.
The route this oil takes will determine whether the dump will raise or lower.
K CONTROL LINKAGE - Connects dump body control lever inside cab to the
control valve.
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d. Medium Wrecker Crane Hydraulic System Operation.

The M936/A1/A2 medium wrecker is equipped with a hydraulically-operated
crane that extends a maximum 18 feet (5 meters), elevates 45 degrees, and swings
360 degrees. It is capable of lifting loads up to 20, 000 lbs (9, 090 kg).
(1) The crane hydraulic system converts power of the engine into fluid power for
use by the hydraulic pump. At this pump, oil pressure is supplied to different crane
control valves: BOOM, HOIST, CROWD, and SWING. Each of these actions are
dealt with separately. The major components for raising and lowering the wrecker
boom are:
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A TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) CONTROL - A manually

operated control lever located inside the cab that engages and disengages the
transfer case power takeoff.
B TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) LINKAGE - Connects
transfer case power takeoff control to transfer case Power Takeoff (PTO).
C TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) - Receives driving power
from vehicle’s engine through the transfer case to provide mechanical driving
power for the hydraulic pump.
D POWER TAKEOFF (PTO) DRIVE SHAFT - Transmits mechanical driving
power from the power takeoff to the hydraulic pump.
E HYDRAULIC PUMP - Draws oil from hydraulic oil reservoir and directs it
to valves inside the crane control console.
F OIL FILTER - Filters used or bypassed oil from the control valve before it
G HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR - Storage tank for hydraulic oil.
H SWIVEL VALVE - Permits oil to channel through pivot post while crane is
swinging and eliminates twisting of the hydraulic lines connecting reservoir
to the stationary pump.
I BOOM LIFT CYLINDER - A hydraulically-driven piston that extends
upward when boom control lever is pulled back to UP position, raising the
boom. A check valve located near hydraulic oil inlet hose prevents piston
from lowering when control lever is in neutral. Oil returns through boom
control valve back to hydraulic oil reservoir allowing piston to lower when
control lever is pushed forward to DOWN position.
J BOOM HYDRAULIC LINES - Carry the hydraulic oil to and from boom lift
cylinder. Oil pumped through the bottom lines pushes the lift cylinder piston
upward. Oil pumped through the top lines pushes the lift cylinder piston
downward. When this downward action occurs, the oil that originally pushes
the cylinder upwards is returned to the hydraulic oil reservoir.
K BOOM CONTROL LEVER - Manual control attached to the control valve
that determines hydraulic oil flow for raising and lowering action of the
boom. Lever is pulled back to raise the boom and pushed forward to lower
boom.
L CRANE CONTROL CONSOLE - Houses BOOM, HOIST, CROWD, and
SWING levers and their control valves.
M BOOM CONTROL VALVE - Located directly below boom control lever.
Valve directs hydraulic oil from the hydraulic pump to the boom lift cylinder
for lifting, or out of the lift cylinder and back to the hydraulic oil reservoir for
lowering.
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(2) The major components for raising and lowering the crane cable and hook for
the HOIST action are:
A SHEAVES - Grooved wheels that guide hoist cable through boom.
B HOIST MOTOR ASSEMBLY - Converts hydraulic power back into

mechanical power needed to turn the hoist drum.
C UPPER ROLLER ASSEMBLY - Prevents cable from contacting inner boom
during winding/unwinding.
D CRANE HOIST CABLE DRUM - Is turned by the worm gear in hoist
motor assembly. Drum unwinds cable when turning toward front of vehicle.
Drum winds cable when turning toward rear of vehicle.
E HOIST CONTROL LEVER - Manual control attached to the control valve
that determines hydraulic oil flow for the raising and lowering action of the
crane hoist cable and hook. Lever is pulled back to raise cable and hook and
pushed forward to lower cable and hook.
F HOIST CONTROL VALVE - Two-way hydraulic valve located under the
hoist control lever directs fluid from the hydraulic pump to the hoist motor
assembly and back through the valve to the hydraulic oil reservoir.
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(3) Major components for extending and retracting the boom for the CROWD
action are:
G ROLLERS - Guides inner boom assembly and permits smooth extension and
retraction of boom.
H INNER BOOM ASSEMBLY - Extends when crowd control lever is pushed
forward and retracts when control lever is pulled back.
I CROWD CYLINDER - A hydraulically-driven piston that extends outward
when crowd control lever is pushed forward to EXTEND position. Piston is
hydraulically driven back into the cylinder when crowd control lever is pulled
back to RETRACT position. This cylinder is contained in the inner boom
assembly.
J CROWD CONTROL LEVER - Manual control attached to the control valve
that determines oil flow for extending and retracting the crane boom. Lever
is pushed forward to extend the boom and pulled back to retract the boom.
K CROWD CONTROL VALVE - Two-way hydraulic valve located directly
below crowd control lever. Valve directs hydraulic oil from the hydraulic
pump to the crowd cylinder to extend and retract inner boom assembly.
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(4) The major components for swinging the crane left and right for the SWING
action are:
A SWING MOTOR - Converts hydraulic power back into mechanical power

needed to turn the crane turntable when hydraulic fluid is forced through its
worm gear. This gear turns a large gear at the base of the turntable to swing
the crane.
B TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY - Driven by the swing motor through a ring gear
at the base of the assembly, permits the crane to swing 360 degrees.
C SWING CONTROL LEVER - Manual control attached to the control valve
that determines hydraulic oil flow for swinging wrecker boom to the left and
to the right. Lever is pushed inward for left boom movement, and pulled
outward for right boom movement.
D SWING CONTROL VALVE - Two-way hydraulic valve located directly
below swing control lever. Valve directs hydraulic oil from the hydraulic
pump to the swing motor assembly and back through the valve to the
hydraulic oil reservoir.
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators (page 2-1)
Section II. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
(page 2-28)
Section III. Operation Under Usual Conditions (page 2-100)
Section IV. Operation Under Unusual Conditions (page 2-201)
Section V. Operation of Special Purpose Kits (page 2-217)
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF

OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-1. KNOW YOUR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Before you attempt to operate your equipment, ensure you are familiar with the
location and function of all controls and indicators. The location and function of
controls and indicators for the M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series vehicles are
described in this section as follows:
a. Chassis Controls and Indicators: paragraph 2-3.
b. Body Equipment Controls and Indicators: paragraph 2-4.
c. Special Kits Controls and Indicators: paragraph 2-5.
NOTE
• Except where specifically noted, the controls and indicators in this
section are generally applicable to all vehicles covered in this
manual.
• In this manual, the term left indicates the driver’s side of the
vehicle. The term right indicates the opposite, or crew’s side of the
vehicle.
2-2. PREPARATION FOR USE
When a vehicle is received by the using organization, it is the responsibility of the

officer-in-charge to determine whether it has been properly prepared for service by the
supplier. It is the responsibility of the officer-in-charge to ensure the vehicle is in
condition to perform its functions. Unit maintenance will provide any additional service
required to bring the vehicle to operating standards. Before operating the vehicle, the
operator must become familiar with the vehicle controls and indicators as described in
this chapter.
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2-3. CHASSIS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Key Item and Function

1 AIR CLEANER INDICATOR shows red when engine air filter needs servicing.
2 PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT lights when parking brake is on.
3 LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT illuminates when air brake
system pressure drops below 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa).
4 SPRING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT lights when spring brakes are
engaged.
5 LOW COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT (M939A2 series vehicles) lights when
engine coolant level is low.
6 AXLE LOCK-IN LIGHT lights when front wheel drive lock-in switch is on.
7 HIGH BEAM INDICATOR lights when front headlights are on high beam.
8 HAND THROTTLE CONTROL sets engine speed at desired rpm without
maintaining pressure on accelerator pedal. Throttle control locks in desired
position when pulled out. Rotating control handle clockwise or counter—
clockwise unlocks it.
9 BATTERY SWITCH activates and deactivates all electrical circuits on or off
except arctic heater and lights.
10 IGNITION SWITCH has OFF, RUN, and START positions. Switch auto-
matically returns from START to RUN when hand pressure is released.
11 TACHOMETER indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm) and
operating hours in tenths.
12 SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER indicates vehicle speed and total mileage.
13 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE indicates engine coolant temper-
ature. Normal engine coolant operating temperature for M939/A1 series vehicles is
175°-195°F (79°-91°C) and 190°-200°F (88°-93°C) for M939A2 series vehicles.
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14 PRIMARY AIR PRESSURE GAUGE indicates air pressure in the primary
brake system. Normal pressure is 90-130 psi (621-896 kPa).
15 DEFROSTER CONTROL opens vents to direct heated air at the windshield.
16 HEAT VENT CONTROL controls the amount of heat blown into the cab by
adjusting the opening of heat ventilation doors.
17 FRESH AIR VENT CONTROL pulls out to open ventilation doors, allowing
outside air to circulate in the cab.
18 GRAB HANDLE aids crewmembers in entering and exiting vehicle cab.
Handle is also a brace for crewmembers during travel.
19 FLOODLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (M936/A1/A2 models) turns on
floodlights installed on wrecker body for use in night crane operations.
20 ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE OUTLET (M936/A1/A2 models) provides
battery voltage for extension cord trouble light.
21 AUXILIARY OUTLET RECEPTACLE (M936/A1/A2 models) is plugged into
electrical receptacle outlet. A trouble light is then plugged into the auxiliary
outlet receptacle in order to be powered by vehicle batteries.
22 SPRING BRAKE RELEASE CONTROL is pushed in to release spring
brakes independently of the mechanical parking brake. Control is used to
release spring brakes in order to test and adjust mechanical brakes.
23 VOLTMETER indicates charging condition of the batteries.
24 SECONDARY AIR PRESSURE GAUGE indicates air pressure in the
secondary brake system. Normal pressure is 90-130 psi (621-896 kPa).
25 TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE indicates temperature of
transmission oil. Normal operating temperature is 120°-220°F (49°-104°C).
26 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE indicates oil pressure when engine is
running. Normal operating pressure at idle is 15 psi (103 kPa).
27 FUEL GAUGE indicates fuel level in fuel tank(s).
28 AMBER WARNING LIGHT SWITCH (M936/A1/A2 models) controls operation
of amber warning light used during crane operations or while towing disabled
vehicle.
29 YELLOW ABS WARNING LAMP (all models with antilock brake system)
illuminates for three seconds when ignition switch is placed in run position as
ABS is performing self check and then goes out if ABS does not have any
malfunctions.
30 TRAILER AIR SUPPLY VALVE (M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 models) is
pushed in to supply air to the brake system of towed trailer or semitrailer.
31 EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP CONTROL is pulled out to cut off fuel to
engine. It is used only in an emergency.
32 HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH activates heater blower.
33 WIPER MOTOR SWITCHES activate and controls speed of wiper.
34 WINDSHIELD WASHER CONTROL sprays cleaning solution on windshield
when depressed.
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1 TURN SIGNAL CONTROL LEVER is moved down to operate vehicle left
turn signals and up to operate right turn signals. Lever must be returned to
the center position to turn off signal. Turn signal control is equipped with
hazard tab button.
2 HORN BUTTON is pressed to operate vehicle horn.
2.1 TRAILER BRAKE/JOHNNIE BAR (M931 and M932 series vehicles) is used
ONLY to prevent vehicle movement while stopped on an incline or when
coupling or uncoupling the tractor to or from trailer.
3 SPRING BRAKE OVERRIDE held in during self-recovery of M936/A1/A2
model vehicles with rear winch.
4 FUEL LEVEL GAUGE SWITCH (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, M931/A1/A2,
M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 models) permits reading fuel level on the fuel
gauge for each fuel tank when turned L (left) or R (right).
5 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE LOCK-IN SWITCH allows operator to engage front
wheel drive and is used only when vehicle transfer case is in high range. In
low range, the vehicle’s front wheel drive engages automatically. Vehicle
may be in motion or stopped to engage front wheel drive lock-in switch.
6 LIGHT SWITCH controls operation of vehicle lights.
7 ETHER START SWITCH injects ether into engine for cold weather starting.
8 INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS illuminate instrument panel gauges.
9 TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF CONTROL LEVER (M925/A1/A2,
M928/A1/A2, M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2
models) engages transmission power takeoff to provide power for auxiliary
equipment.
10 FRONT WINCH CONTROL LEVER (M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2,
M930/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 models) is pulled back to wind
front winch, and forward to unwind for lowering loads during A-frame
operation.
11 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER is used to select
vehicle driving gear.
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12 (a) DUMP BODY CONTROL LEVER (M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 models) is
pushed back to raise dump body and pulled forward to lower dump body.
(b) TRANSFER CASE POWER TAKEOFF CONTROL LEVER (M936/A1/A2
models) is engaged to provide power to crane and rear winch.
13 SAFETY LATCH secures dump body control in neutral when not in use.
14 MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE CONTROL LEVER is pulled up to engage
parking brakes and down to disengage brakes. Knob on top of handle is turned
clockwise to increase parking brake tension and counterclockwise to decrease
parking brake tension. When parking brake lever is applied, it also trips a valve
to release air pressure from spring brakes. This engages spring brakes.
15 TRANSFER CASE SHIFT LEVER is pushed down to high range for light load
operations and up to low range for heavy load operations. Six-wheel drive is
achieved automatically when transfer case shift lever is placed in low range.
16 ACCELERATOR PEDAL controls engine speed.
17 BRAKE PEDAL is depressed to stop vehicle.
18 DIMMER SWITCH is depressed to raise or lower headlight beam.
19 COWL VENTILATOR (one on each side of cab) is opened manually to
provide fresh air ventilation.
20 ACCESS DOOR opens to provide access to transmission dipstick and oil fill
(M939/A1 series vehicles).
21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK is turned counterclockwise to remove and
check transmission oil level, (M939/A1 series vehicles).
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1 SELECTOR PANEL (M939A2 series vehicles) contains selectors for the four
preset tire pressure modes and a run-flat selector.
2 AMBER WARNING LIGHT (M939A2 series vehicles) flashes as an overspeed
warning for cross-country and sand tire pressure modes. It will stay lit when the
emergency tire pressure mode is selected.
3 RUN FLAT (M939A2 series vehicles) selector causes the CTIS to check tire
pressures every fifteen seconds.
4 ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) (M9393A2 series vehicles) is the
microprocessor in the CTIS. It is contained in the selector panel housing.
5 EMERGENCY (EMER) (M939A2 series vehicles) tire pressure selector is used for
operating the vehicle in extreme terrain conditions where maximum traction is
required.
6 SAND (M939A2 series vehicles) tire pressure selector is used for operating the
vehicle in sand, snow, and mud.
7 CROSS-COUNTRY (X-C) (M939A2 series vehicles) tire pressure selector is used
for operating the vehicle on non-paved secondary roads and unimproved surfaces.
8 HIGHWAY (HWY) (M939A2 series vehicles) tire pressure selector is the normal
operating modes of CTIS. The highway mode is automatically set each time the
engine is started.
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9 BACKREST CONTROL adjusts angle of seat backrest.
10 SEAT CUSHION CONTROL adjusts height and angle of seat cushion.
11 SEAT HORIZONTAL CONTROL positions seat forward or backward.
12 FUEL TANK SELECTOR SWITCH (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, M931/A1/A2,
M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2 models) is turned L (left) or R (right) to select fuel
supply source. Selector is located on the cab floor to the left side of the operator’s
seat. Occasionally switch fuel tanks to prevent the fuel from becoming dirty,
moisture filled, and thick.
13 SPRING TENSION CONTROL increases seat spring tension when crank is
turned clockwise.
14 SLOTTED BRACKETS at each corner permit front portion of seat to be raised or
lowered.
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1 RETAINING ROD holds crew seat in up position for inspection of batteries.
2 COMPANION AND BATTERY BOX COVER is lifted to provide access to
batteries.
3 CLIP holds safety rod when companion seat is down.
4 MAP COMPARTMENT stores maps, manuals, forms, and papers.
5 BATTERY CAPS are removed to check fluid level.
6 BATTERY BOX provides compartment for four 12-volt batteries.
7 LATCHES lock companion seat down for travel.
8 COMPANION SEAT SEATBELTS provide two personnel restraints for
crewmembers. (Ensure straps are not caught inside battery box when cover
is closed.)
9 FRONT WINCH CONTROL (W/W models only) is pulled out to engage
winch clutch and pushed in to disengage winch clutch.
10 FRONT WINCH DRUM LOCK KNOB locks drum when winch is not in use.
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11 HOOD RETAINING BAR is used to raise and lower hood. Bar secures
raised hood to bumper while in up position. Bar is secured by hood retaining
bar safety pin (15) to storage bracket (13) during travel.
12 HOOD HANDLE is used to assist in raising and lowering hood.
13 HOOD RETAINING BAR STORAGE BRACKET secures retaining bar (11)
to hood.
14 BUMPER BRACKET secures hood retaining bar (11) to bumper when hood
is in open position.
15 HOOD RETAINING BAR SAFETY PIN is attached to hood retaining
bar (11). Pin secures retaining bar (11) to storage bracket (13) during travel
and secures bar (11) to bumper bracket (14) during use.
16 HOOD LATCH (one on each side of vehicle) unhooks to release hood.
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1 POWER STEERING OIL RESERVOIR DIPSTICK is attached to reservoir
fill cap. Dipstick is turned counterclockwise and removed to check power
steering oil level.
2 COOLANT SURGE TANK CAP is turned counterclockwise and removed to
add coolant. (Location common to all vehicles)
3 ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP is turned counterclockwise and removed to add
oil.
4 OIL DIPSTICK is to check engine oil level. On M939/A1 series vehicles, turn
counterclockwise to remove.
5 SHUTOFF VALVES are turned counterclockwise to circulate heated coolant
through vehicle cab heating system.
6 RADIATOR DRAINVALVE is turned counterclockwise to drain coolant from
radiator. (Location common to all vehicles)
7 WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE CAP is unsnapped to refill washer

reservoir.
8 ETHER STORAGE CYLINDER stores ether used for starting during cold–
weather operations.
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1 PERSONNEL HEATER VENTVALVE, located in engine compartment, is
turned counterclockwise to purge personnel hot water heater of air.
2 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, located on each front window, powers
windshield wipers.
3 WING NUT, located on each side of window, is tightened to hold window in
open position.
4 LATCHING HANDLE secures window in closed position.
5 WARNING ALARM BUZZER is located above left cowl vent. The alarm
sounds when airbrake system pressure drops below 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
or when parking brake is engaged.
6 FUEL TANK FILLER CAP is turned counterclockwise and removed for fuel
servicing.
7 PRIMARY DRAINVALVE, located on right side of vehicle, is turned
counterclockwise to drain water from primary brake system air reservoir.
8 SECONDARY DRAINVALVE, located on right side of vehicle, is turned
counterclockwise to drain water from secondary brake system air reservoir.
9 WET TANK DRAINVALVE, located on right side of vehicle, is turned
counterclockwise to drain water from brake system wet tank air reservoir.
10 SPRING BRAKE DRAINVALVE, located on right side of vehicle, is turned
counterclockwise to drain water from spring brake system air reservoir.
11 TOOLBOX LATCH HANDLE is turned up to unlatch and open toolbox.
12 SLAVE RECEPTACLE, located on right rear side of cab, is plug-in point for
an external power source required to slave start vehicle when batteries have
become discharged.
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13 SPARE TIRE DAVIT BOOM is extended to allow spare tire to be lifted and
guided over side of vehicle. Davit boom is installed on all M939/A1/A2 series
vehicles except M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, and M934/A1/A2 models which
are equipped with an eyebolt or special divot, and M936/A1/A2 models which
use the vehicle boom to lift and lower spare tire.
14 CHAIN FALL lifts and lowers spare tire (all models except M936/A1/A2).
15 WHEEL BRACE holds tire in place once hinged wheel brace (16) is secured.
16 HINGED WHEEL BRACE (all models except M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, and
M936/A1/A2) is removed before spare tire removal.
17 WING LUG secures hinged wheel brace (16) to spare tire.
18 RETAINING PIN secures wing lug (17) to hinged wheel brace (16) for
traveling.
19 SPARE TIRE WING LUG (M936/A1/A2 models) secures spare tire to wrecker.
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1 TRAILER POWER OUTLET RECEPTACLE provides electric power for
trailer.
2 TOWING PINTLE HOOK is opened to attach trailer towing bar.
3 TRAILER SERVICE AIR COUPLING is connected by an air coupling hose
to the service coupling of a trailer or vehicle to be towed. This connection
permits operator to engage brakes of the towed load when pressing brake
pedal of the towing vehicle.
4 TRAILER AIR VALVE HANDLES are turned to release compressed air to
trailer brake system.
5 EMERGENCY AIR COUPLING is connected by an air coupling hose to the
emergency coupling of a trailer or vehicle to be towed. This connection
permits towing vehicle to charge the brake system of a trailer or disabled
vehicle with air.
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2-4. BODY EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
a. Medium Wrecker.

1 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL LEVER controls rotation of rear winch drum.
Control is pulled back to UNWIND and pushed forward to WIND. Center
position is neutral.
2 TORQUE CONTROL LEVER is pushed forward to LOW for heavy winch
loads and pulled back to HIGH for light winch loads. Lever must be engaged
in HIGH or LOW before operation of directional control lever (1).
3 CABLE TENSIONER CONTROL VALVE controls tension on winch cable.
Lever is positioned up to release tension and down to apply tension.
4 BOOM CONTROL LEVER raises boom when pulled toward operator and
lowers boom when moved away from operator.
5 HOIST CONTROL LEVER raises boom hook when pulled toward operator
and lowers hook when moved away from operator.
6 CROWD CONTROL LEVER retracts boom when pulled toward operator and
extends boom when moved away from operator.
7 SWING CONTROL LEVER swings crane assembly right when pulled toward
operator and swings crane assembly left when moved away from operator.
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1 SHIPPER BRACE RETAINING BRACKET holds shipper braces (3) when
not in use.
2 FLOODLIGHTS are used for night crane operations and have individual
on/off switches.
3 SHIPPER BRACE ASSEMBLIES support shipper and boom.
4 FRAME TUBE provides storage space for outriggers (5) when not in use.
5 OUTRIGGERS provide stabilization during crane operation.
6 HANDLES adjust length of outriggers (5).
7 BOOM JACKS provide stabilization as required for heavy lifting.
8 BOOM JACK BASE PLATES provide platforms for boom jacks (7) when in
use.
9 TIE BAR provides stability for boom jacks (7) and is secured to boom with
retainer pins.
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10 FIELD CHOCKS anchor vehicle during winch operations.
11 DIPSTICK on top of reservoir measures oil level in hydraulic oil reservoir.

12 FILTER INDICATOR on front of reservoir indicates whether crane oil filter
is CLEAN or NEEDS CLEANING. Filter element must be changed
whenever indicator is on NEED CLEANING.
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b. Dump Truck.

1 HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR CAP is turned counterclockwise and
removed to provide access to hydraulic oil dipstick (2).
2 DIPSTICK, located inside hydraulic oil fill tube, indicates hydraulic oil level.
3 TAILGATE CONTROL LEVER unlocks tailgate latches (9) when pulled
forward and locks tailgate when pushed back.
4 RETAINING PINS secure tailgate upper hinge pins during standard dump
operations. Pins are removed for rocker-type dump operations.
5 UPPER HINGE BRACKETS holds upper hinge pins with retaining pins (4).
6 TAILGATE WINGS swing to rear for rocker-type dump operations.
7 TAILGATE WING BRACKETS used during rocker-type dump operations.
8 WING HARNESS HOOKS secure tailgate wings to dump body. Retaining
pins (4) are removed for rocker-type dump operations.
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9 TAILGATE LATCHES unlock when tailgate control lever (3) is pulled
forward. Latches lock tailgate when control lever (3) is pushed back.
10 DUMP BODY SUPPORT BRACES hold dump body in up position for safety
during maintenance or cleaning of dump body underside.
11 BRACKETS hold dump body support braces (10) when not in use.
c. Tractor.

12 ELECTRICAL CABLE AND CONNECTOR provides electrical power to
semitrailer.
13 EMERGENCY AIRBRAKE HOSE AND COUPLING connect to the
emergency airbrake coupling on the semitrailer. Semitrailer emergency
brake system is activated when the service airbrakes fail.
14 SERVICE AIRBRAKE HOSE AND COUPLING connect to the service air
coupling on the semitrailer.
15 AIRBRAKE HOSE COUPLING SHUTOFF VALVES are placed in the down
(open) position to release compressed air to the semitrailer.
16 LOCKING PLUNGER HANDLE is pulled forward, then out to unlock fifth
wheel coupling jaws (17).
17 FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING JAWS lock the semitrailer kingpin into the
tractor fifth wheel.
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d. Cargo Body.

1 BOW AND TARPAULIN STORAGE LOCATION provides fasteners and
supports for storage of bow and tarpaulin kit (para. 2-42).
2 BOW AND TARPAULIN KIT provides a covering for the bed (5) and its
contents to protect them from the weather (para. 2-42).
3 WELD SIDES provide greater stability to large shifting loads and less
flexing of bed. (M927/A1/A2 and M928/A1/A2 models).
4 SIDE RACKS provides extension to sides of bed and troopseats (para. 2-23).
5 CARGO BED provides platform for moving troops and various types of cargo.
6 DROPSIDES are hinged sides which can be lowered to provide side loading
of cargo and secured in upright position with quick locking handles
(para. 2-23). (M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2 models).
7 TOOL COMPARTMENT provides storage location for Basic Issue Items
(BII) and Additional Authorized List (AAL) equipment.
8 HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR CAP is turned counterclockwise and
removed to provide access to hydraulic oil dipstick (9). (M925/A1/A2 and
M928/A1/A2 models).
9 DIPSTICK, located inside hydraulic oil fill tube, indicates hydraulic oil level.
(M925/A1/A2 and M928/A1/A2 models).
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e. Expansible Van.

10 HINGED ROOF PANEL is supported by swivel hooks (21) and toggle clamps (22).
11 END PANEL is hinged to van side (20) and secured to corner post (13) by
sliding bolt (19).
12 BALANCE MECHANISM evenly controls lowering and raising of hinged
floor (17) and roof panel (10).
13 CORNER POST provides brace for expanded van sides (20).
14 HEATERS in front of van provide heat.
15 BONNET DOOR CONTROL HANDLE is pushed forward to open bonnet
door before operating air conditioner. Handle is pulled back to close bonnet
door after air conditioner has been shut off.
16 HEAT REGISTERS are in use when van heaters (14) are operating.
Registers must be closed when van heaters (14) are not in use.
17 FLOOR is hinged for up and down movement.
18 LATCH on van corner post (13) holds sliding bolt (19) in correct position.
19 SLIDING BOLT aligns end panel (11) with van corner post (13).
20 EXPANDED VAN SIDE is secured to hinged roof panel (10) by swivel
hooks (21) and toggle clamps (22).
21 SWIVEL HOOKS are swung sideways to support hinged roof panel (10)
when van sides (20) are expanded.
22 TOGGLE CLAMP locks with swivel hook (21) to secure hinged roof panel (10)
to van side (20).
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1 POWER INPUT RECEPTACLE is connected by cable to outside power
source to provide electric power for air conditioner.
2 CIRCUIT BREAKER must be in ON position before use of air conditioner.
3 COMPRESSOR CIRCUIT BREAKER shuts air conditioner off automatically
if electrical or other malfunction develops in air conditioner. Circuit
breaker (2) must be manually reset to ON position after malfunction has
been corrected.
4 AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL regulates air circulation. COOLER position
circulates cool air. VENT position circulates outside air into the van body.
5 FAN SPEED CONTROL provides high and low fan speed operation for air
circulation.
6 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR CONTROL provides cool temperatures when
in COOLER position. In WARMER position, air conditioner maintains 68°-
72°F (20°-22°C) temperature. Air conditioner shuts off when temperature
selector knob is in OFF position.
7 HEATER SWITCH provides heated air in HEATER position and unheated
outside air in FAN position. Heater stops in OFF position.
8 WHITE INDICATOR LIGHT illuminates when heater is working properly.
9 RED INDICATOR LIGHT illuminates when heater stops because of fuel or
ignition malfunction.
10 RESET BUTTON is pressed to restart heater when fuel or ignition
malfunctions have been corrected.
11 HANDLE controls mixture of outside and inside air when heater is
operating.
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12 AIR CONDITIONER VENT runs along entire length of ceiling and allows
air to circulate.
13 HEATER THERMOSTAT regulates heater temperature.
14 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS are mounted on van front and rear walls.
15 TELEPHONE JACK connects van telephone to outside lines.
16 VAN BODY EXPANDING AND RETRACTING WRENCH is used to expand
and retract van body.
17 SIDE PANEL LOCK WRENCH is used to lock outer edges of van roof,
corner posts, and end panels when van is expanded.
18 PLATE contains instructions for operation of van.
19 BLACKOUT MAIN SWITCH is turned on for blackout operations.
20 EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH is turned on when normal service lights fail.
21 SIDE DOORS are used by personnel when van is expanded.
NOTE
An instruction plate near the circuit breaker
panel lists circuits controlled by each switch.
22 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL controls electric power received from outside
source.
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1 WINDOW REGULATOR opens window when turned clockwise and closes
window when turned counterclockwise.
2 BONNET DOOR allows fresh air to enter air conditioner.
3 ROD opens bonnet door (2) when bonnet door control handle inside van is
pushed forward. Rod pulls bonnet door (2) closed when control handle is
pulled back.
4 SIDE LOCKRODS stabilize expanded van sides when attached to lock
handles.
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5 PHONE JACK RECEPTACLE receives outside communication lines.
6 DOOR HANDLE is turned counterclockwise to open and clockwise to close
rear van door.
7 LADDER CLAMPS (M934/A1/A2 models) secure lower ends of ladders.
8 POWER RECEPTACLE provides electrical power to van from outside source.
9 POWER CABLE connects to power receptacle (8) from outside power source.
10 STABILIZERS steady van when expanded.
11 STABILIZER FOOTPADS form base for stabilizer (10).
12 CHAINED PIN inserts into stabilizer (10).
13 VAN HAND RAIL MODIFICATION KIT is available for all models, to
provide increased safety when using ladder (14).
14 LADDER to gain access to van from rear or sides of vehicle.
15 GROUND SPIKE provides electrical ground when external electric power is
used.
16 STORAGE BOX stores ground spike (15), tools, cable reel canvas cover, and
stabilizers (10).
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1 LOCK WRENCH is turned counterclockwise to unlock expansible sides,
hinged roof, and hinged floor, before expansion or retraction. Wrench is
turned clockwise to lock these components after van is expanded or
retracted.
2 DOOR LOCK HANDLE is turned up to unlock and down to lock van doors.
3 LADDER MOUNTING BRACKETS secure ladders when ladders are in use.
4 LOCK HANDLES engage side lockrods when van is expanded to secure
expanded sides to frame.
5 PIN secures lock handle (4) in closed position.
6 POWER CABLE REEL stores power cable.
7 WINCH (M934A1/A2 models) raises and lowers spare tire on opposite side of
vehicle when wire rope is attached to tire.
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8 LIFTING BRACKETS on rear and front of van body allow lifting van body
from chassis.
9 LADDER RACK (M934/A1/A2 models) holds ladders.
10 CLEARANCE AND BLACKOUT LIGHTS are controlled from vehicle cab.
11 VAN BODY EXPANDING AND RETRACTING WRENCH (stowed in bracket
on inner part of rear door) fits over ratchets (12). Wrench is turned counter-
clockwise to expand left van side and clockwise to expand right van side.
12 RATCHET is turned by expanding and retracting wrench (11) to expand and
retract van sides.
13 LOCKING PLUNGERS (located below left and right rear doors) are pushed
downward to release ratchets (11) and pawls (14) before expanding or
retracting sides. Plungers are pulled upward to lock van sides in expanded
or retracted position.
14 PAWL attached to locking plunger (13) locks ratchet (12). Pawl releases
ratchet when locking plunger (13) is pushed downward.
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2-5. SPECIAL KITS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Controls and indicators which are added as part of a modification kit have been
incorporated into paragraph 2-3 and 2-4. Controls and Indicators which are added
as part of an optional kit can be found in section V.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-6. GENERAL
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) means systematic caring,
inspecting, and servicing of equipment to keep it in good condition and to prevent
breakdowns. As the vehicle’s operator, your mission is to:
a. Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you operate the vehicle. Always do
your PMCS in the same order, so it gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had some prac-
tice, you’ll quickly spot anything wrong.
b. Do your BEFORE checks and service just prior to the start of the mission to
identify faults that will prevent performance of the mission. Pay attention to
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
c. Do your DURING checks and services during the mission to identify faults in
equipment performance. Pay attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
d. Do your AFTER checks immediately at the conclusion of the mission. Pay
attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
NOTE
When a check and service procedure is required for both weekly
and after intervals, it is not necessary to perform the weekly pro-
cedure during the same week in which the before procedure was
done.
e. Do your WEEKLY checks once a week to identify faults that must be correct-
ed to sustain equipment at fully mission capable standards until next unit mainte-
nance service.
f. Do your MONTHLY checks for faults that do not need to be checked weekly,
but must be checked more often than at next service by unit maintenance.
g. Use DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to
record any faults that you discover before, during, or after operation, unless you can
fix them. You DO NOT need to record faults that you fix.
h. Be prepared to assist unit maintenance when they lubricate the vehicle.
Perform any other services when required by unit maintenance.
i. A permanent record of the services, repairs, and modifications made to these
vehicles must be recorded. See DA PAM 738-750 for a list of the forms and records
required. Refer to chapter 3, for specific maintenance instructions.
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2-7. PMCS PROCEDURES

a. Your PMCS, table 2-3, lists inspections and care required to keep your vehicle in
good operating condition. It is set up so you can make your BEFORE (B) OPERATION
checks as you walk around the vehicle.
b. The Item Number column of table 2-3 lists procedures in consecutive numerical
order. The TM Number column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and
Maintenance Worksheet, refers to these item numbers when recording PMCS results.
c. The INTERVAL column of table 2-3 tells you when to do a certain check or service.
d. The PROCEDURE column of table 2-3 tells you how to do required checks and
services. Carefully follow these instructions. If you do not have tools, or if the procedure
tells you to, notify unit maintenance.
e. The Not Fully Mission Capable If column of table 2-3 tells you why vehicle is not
able to perform the described mission, and what equipment will be reported as not ready
or unavailable. Refer to DA PAM 738-750.
f. If the truck does not perform as required, refer to Table 3-1, Troubleshooting
Procedures.
g. If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404.
IMMEDIATELY report it to unit maintenance.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when solvent
is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this will
result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Dirt, grease, oil, and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean
as you check. Use drycleaning solvent on all metal surfaces. Use
soap and water on rubber or plastic material.
h. When you do your PMCS, you will always need a rag or two. Following are checks
that are common to the entire vehicle.
(1) Check all bolts, nuts, and screws. If loose, bent, broken, or missing, either
tighten or report condition(s) to unit maintenance.
(2) Look for loose or chipped paint and rust or gaps at welds. If a cracked or bro-
ken weld is found, report condition(s) to unit maintenance.
(3) Check electrical wires and connectors for cracked or broken insulation. Look
for bare wires and loose or broken connections. Tighten loose connections. Report other
problem(s) to unit maintenance.
(4) Check hoses and fluid lines for wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure clamps and
fittings are tight. (Refer to para. 2-9 for information on leaks.)
(5) Check air lines for damage or leaks. Ensure clamps and fittings are
tight. Tighten loose connections. If leaks or other problems still exist, report condi-
tion to unit maintenance.
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2-7. PMCS PROCEDURES (Contd)

i. Correct Assembly or Stowage. Check each component or assembly for
proper installation and ensure that there are no missing parts.
2-8. CLEANING INSTRUCTION AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into
the environment is in violation of state, federal, and military regu-
lations. Refer to Lubrication Order (para. 3-1) for information con-
cerning storage, use, and disposal of these liquids. Failure to do so
may result in injury or death.
Cleaning is an after-operation service performed by operator/crew to keep the
vehicle in a state of readiness. Facilities and material available to operators for
vehicle cleaning can vary greatly in differing operating conditions. However, vehi-
cles must be kept as clean as available cleaning equipment, materials, and tactical
situations permit.
a. General Cleaning Precautions.
(1) All cleaning procedures must be accomplished in well-ventilated areas.
(2) Protective gloves, clothing, and/or respiratory equipment must be worn
whenever caustic, toxic, or flammable cleaning solutions are used.
(3) Diesel fuel or gasoline must never be used for cleaning.
(4) A fire extinguisher must be available and ready during all cleaning oper-
ations involving solvents.
b. Special Precautions.
(1) Do not allow cleaning compounds to come into contact with rubber,
leather, vinyl, or canvas materials.
(2) Do not allow corrosion-removing cleaning compounds to contact painted
surfaces.
(3) Do not use air in cleaning truck cab interiors or van body interiors.
(4) Do not steam–clean any part of vehicle that has been rustproofed.
(5) Mildew must be removed with a bristle brush before canvas tarpaulin
can be properly cleaned and aired.
(6) The radiator is always cleaned first from behind in order to blow debris,
insects, or other obstructions out and away from the radiator core. Low pressure
water or air can be used in cleaning radiator core of obstructions.
c. Cleaning Materials. Detailed description of specific cleaning compounds,
cleaning solvents, drycleaning solutions, and corrosion-removing compounds are
found in TM 9-247.
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2-8. CLEANING INSTRUCTION AND PRECAUTIONS (Contd)
d. General Guidelines. Table 2-1 provides a general guideline to cleaning

materials used in removing contaminants from various vehicle surfaces.
Table 2-1. General Cleaning Instructions.
Cleaning Materials Used to Remove
Surface Oil/Grease Salt/Mud/Dust/Debris Surface Rust/Corrosion

Body Grease-cleaning High pressure water, Corrosion-removing com-
compound, run- soapy warm water, soft pound, bristle brush, dry
ning water, and brush, and damp or dry rags, and lubricating
damp or dry rags. rags. oil.*
Grease cleaning
Cab Interior compound, and Damp and dry rags. Corrosion-removing com-
(Metals) damp or dry rags. pound, bristle brush, dry
rags, and lubricating
oil.*
Saddle soap,
Cab warm water, soft Soft brush, soapy warm Not applicable.
Interior/Cab brush, and dry water, and damp or dry
Top rags. rags.
(Material)
Grease-cleaning
Frame compound, rinsed High pressure water, Corrosion-removing com-
with running soapy warm water, wire pound, wire brush, dry
water, and rags. brush, and damp or dry rags, and lubricating
rags. oil.*
Mixed solution, 1
Engine/ part grease-clean- High pressure water, Bristle brush, warm
Transmission ing compound, 4 soapy warm water, soft soapy water, and dry
parts drycleaning wire brush, and damp or rags.
solvent, running dry rags.
water, and rags.
Glass cleaning
solution and
Glass clean, dry rags. Glass cleaning solution Not applicable.
and clean, dry rags.
Not applicable.
Radiator Low pressure water, air, Not applicable.

soapy warm water, and
damp or dry rags.
* After cleaning, apply light grade of lubricating oil to unprotected surfaces to prevent
continued rust.
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2-8. CLEANING INSTRUCTION AND PRECAUTIONS (Contd)
Table 2-1. General Cleaning Instructions (Contd).
Cleaning Materials Used to Remove
Surface Oil/Grease Salt/Mud/Dust/Debris Surface Rust/Corrosion

Rubber Damp or dry rags. Damp or dry rags. Not applicable.
Insulation
Tires Soapy water and High pressure water and Not applicable.
bristle brush. bristle brush.
Wire Rope Cleaning com- Wire brush. Wire brush and lubricat-
pound and wire ing oil.**
brush.
Wood Detergent, warm Low pressure water, Not applicable.

water, and damp soapy warm water, and
or dry rags. damp or dry rags.
** After cleaning, apply grease (MIL-B-18458).
2-9. CLASS LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS
WARNING
Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into
the environment is in violation of state, federal, and military regu-
lations. Refer to Lubrication Order (para. 3-1) for information con-
cerning storage, use, and disposal of these liquids. Failure to do so
Wetness around seals, gaskets, fittings, or connections indicates leakage. A stain

also denotes leakage. If a fitting or connector is loose, tighten it. If broken or defec-
tive, report it. Use the following as a guide when referring to table 2-2, Fluid
Leakage Criteria for Tactical Vehicles:
a. Class I. Leakage indicated by wetness or discoloration not great enough to
form drops.
b. Class II. Leakage great enough to form drops, but not enough to cause
drops to drip from item being checked/inspected.
c. Class III. Leakage great enough to form drops that fall from the item being
checked/inspected.
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2-9. CLASS LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS (Contd)

CAUTION
Operation is allowable with class I or II leakage. You must, of course,
consider fluid capacity of the item/system. WHEN IN DOUBT, NOTIFY
UNIT MAINTENANCE. When operating with class I or II leaks, check
fluid levels more frequently. Class III leaks must be reported immedi-
ately to your supervisor or to unit maintenance.
Table 2-2. Fluid Leakage Criteria for Tactical Vehicles.
DEADLINING
FLUID LEAKAGE CRITERIA FOR TACTICAL VEHICLES LEAKAGE CRITERIA
I II III
ALL MODELS
Air Compressor (Oil) ✓
Coolant System (Engine) ✓
Differentials ✓
Dump Hoist Cylinder ✓
Engine Lube Oil System ✓
Engine Surge Tank ✓
Front Winch (M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, ✓
M932/A1/A2, M936/A1/A2)
Fuel Filter/Water Separator ✓
Fuel System ✓
Fuel Tank ✓
Hydraulic Hoist (except M923/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,
M931/A1/A2, and M934/A1/A2) ✓
Hydraulic Lines and Hoses (except M923/A1/A2,
M927/A1/A2, M931/A1/A2, and M934/A1/A2) ✓
Hydraulic Pump (except M923/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,
M931/A1/A2, and M934/A1/A2) ✓
Hydraulic Tank ✓
Oil Filter ✓
Personnel Heater and Hoses ✓
Power Steering Assist Cylinder ✓
Power Steering Pump ✓
Power Train
PTO (except M923/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, ✓
M931/A1/A2, and M934/A1/A2)
Radiator ✓
Transmission Cooler ✓
Transmission and Transmission Case ✓
Water Pump ✓
M936/A1/A2 MEDIUM WRECKER
Crane in Operation ✓
Rear Winch and Crane ✓
Wrecker Crane ✓
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2-10. PMCS TABLE
Walk-around inspections will begin at the front of the vehicle and proceed around
the crewmember’s side (right side), around the rear of the vehicle, and continue up
the driver’s side (left side). If inspection items are found in more than one location,
cover the entire vehicle. Reinspection is required after a change in engine run-up
condition, and is not complete until all areas have been inspected or reinspected.
Table 2-3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Models M939/A1/A2.
LOCATION
CREWMEMBER NOT FULLY
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL PROCEDURE MISSION
NO. CHECK/ CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
WARNING
Always remember the
CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, and
NOTES before operating this
vehicle and prior to PMCS.
Perform all before, during, after,

and weekly checks if:
a. You are the assigned driver

but have not operated the vehicle
since the last weekly inspection.
b. You are operating the vehicle

for the first time.
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Table 2-3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Models M939/A1/A2 (Contd).
LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
NO. CHECK/ PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
DRIVER
NOTE
If leakage is detected, further
investigation is needed to
determine the location and
cause of the leak (para. 2-9).
1 Before Front of a. Look under vehicle for a. Any class III

Vehicle obvious fluid leaks such as oil, leak evident.
fuel, and water (para. 2-9).
b. Visually check for obvious b. Any damage

damage that would prevent will prevent
operation. operation.
c. Ensure service (6) and

emergency (2) gladhand valves are
closed.
d. Ensure gladhand covers (5)

are installed.
DRIVER
NOTE
2 Before Wind- Cracked or broken windshield
shield may violate AR 385-55.
Wipers
a. Check windshield (1) for any
cracks that would impair vision
b. Check wiper arms (3) and

blades (4) for damage.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
SERVICE
DRIVER
NOTE
determine the location and cause
of the leak (para. 2-9).
a. Visually check outside front,

3 Before Right, underneath, and right side of
Front, vehicle for fuel or oil leaks (para.
and Side 2-9).
Exterior
b. Visually check right side of a. Any class III
vehicle for obvious damage that leakage evident.
would impair operation.
DRIVER
b. Damage
NOTE would prevent
• On A2 models, CTIS will auto- operation.
matically set to previous infla-
tion level when engine starts.
Recheck inflation level after
starting engine (para 3-11).
Tire(s) do not hold
• Quantities specified are for required air
the entire vehicle. pressure.
• On M931A2 and M932A2

models equipped with CTIS,
the CTIS must be neutralized
at unit maintenance if towing
a 5,000-gallon semitrailer
(M131 series, M967/A1,
M969/A1/A2, and M970/A1).
CAUTION
Ensure all tires are properly
inflated before operating vehicle
(table 1-10).
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
NO. CHECK/ PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
4 Before Right a. Visually check right side tire(s) a. M939A1/A2

Side (2) for presence and under-inflation series vehicles have
Tire(s) (para. 3-11). any tires missing, or
are unserviceable.
M939 series vehicles
have two or more
tires missing or are
1 unserviceable.
b. If a tire (2) is damaged, replace b. Tire(s) have
with spare (1) (para 3-11). cuts, gouges,
cracks, or leaks
that would cause
tire failure.
c. Check for cupping or worn c. Tires have

tires (2), replace with spare (1) cupping which
(para. 3-11). cause erratic
steering, or worn
to within 4/32 in.
2 (3 mm).
DRIVER
Fifth
5 Before Wheel NOTE
Item 5 applies to M931/A1/A2
and M932/A1/A2 models only.
a. Inspect fifth wheel (4), locking a. Damage causes

mechanism (5), and approach wheel to be
plates (3) for bends and damage. inoperative.
b. Check fifth wheel (4) subframe b. Any loose or

rivets (6). missing rivets.
c. Inspect fifth wheel mounting c. Fifth wheel

brackets for broken welds, cracked mounting brackets
or damaged components, or worn have broken welds
parts. or damaged
components.
4 5
3
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
SERVICE
DRIVER
6 Before Trailer a. Inspect electrical cable (1) a. Cable or con-

Con- and connector (2) for cracks, nector is cracked,
necting breaks, and other damage. broken, missing,
Acces- or unserviceable.
sories
b. Inspect emergency air/brake b. Air/brake

hose lines (3). hose lines are
loose or missing.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
NO. CHECK/ PROCEDURE CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
DRIVER
NOTE
investigation is required to
determine location and cause
of leak (para. 2-9).
7 Before Rear of a. Look under vehicle for a. Any class III

Vehicle obvious fluid leaks such as oil and leak evident.
and fuel.
Under
Rear of b. Visually check for obvious b. Any damage
Vehicle damage that would impair that will prevent
operation. operation.
c. Ensure service (6) and

emergency (4) gladhand valves are
closed.
d. Ensure gladhand covers (5)

are installed.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
EXPECTED TEMPERATURES
LUBRICANTS Above +80°F +80° TO + 30°F +30°F TO -30°F -30°F TO -65°F
(+27°C) (+27° TO -1°C) (-1°C TO -34°C) (-34°C TO -54°C)
CW- Lubricating Oil CW-11C CW-11B CW-11A GO75
(VV-L-751)
DRIVER
WARNING
Wear hand protection when
handling cable. Do not handle
cable with bare hands. Broken
wires will cause injury.
8 Before Rear a. Visually check winch hoses a. Class III

Winch and lines for signs of deterioration leakage is
and and leakage. evident.
Controls
b. Check cable (1) for kinks, b. Cable has
frays, breaks, and missing. kinks, frays,
breaks, or
c. Clean and oil cable (1) after missing.
each operation. If used
infrequently or in very damp or
salty conditions, perform
lubrication. Do not lubricate cable
(1) in dry, dusty conditions.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
DRIVER
NOTE
• On A2 models, CTIS will auto- Tire(s) do not
matically set to previous infla- hold required air
tion level when engine starts. pressure.
Recheck inflation level after
starting engine (para 3-11).
• Quantities specified are for
the entire vehicle.
CAUTION
Ensure all tires are properly
inflated before operating vehicle
(table 1).
9 Before Left a. Visually check left side tire(s) a. M939A1/A2

Side (3) for presence and under-inflation series vehicle has
Tires (para. 3-11). any tire missing
or is unservice-
able. M939 series
vehicle has two or
more tires missing
or unserviceable.
b. If a tire (3) is damaged, b. Tire(s) have

replace with spare (2) (para. 3-11). cuts, gouges,
cracks, or leaks
that would cause
tire failure.
c. Check for cupping or worn c. Tire(s) have

tires (3) replace with spare (2) cupping which
(para. 3-11). cause erratic
steering, or worn
to within 4/32 in.
(3 mm).
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
NOTE
Two fire extinguishers are
located inside van body on
M934/A1/A2 series vehicles,
and behind gondola cab on
M936/A1/A2 series vehicles.
Refer to Appendix E for exact
locations.
DRIVER
10 Before Fire a. Check for missing or damaged a. Fire

Extin- fire extinguisher (1). extinguisher
guisher missing or
damaged.
b. Check gauge (3) for proper b. Pressure

pressure of about 150 psi (1034 gauge needle in
kPa). recharge area.
c. Check for damaged or missing c. Seal broken

seal (2). or missing.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
DRIVER
NOTE
determine the location and
cause of the leak (para. 2-9).
11 Before Left a. Check underneath vehicle for a. Class III

Front, evidence of fluid leakage. leak of oil, fuel, or
Side coolant.
Exterior
b. Visually check left side of b. Any damage
vehicle for obvious damage that will prevent
would impair operation. operation.
c. Check fuel tank (4) for leaks c. Class III

created by damage or expansion of leak of fuel.
fuel.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
DRIVER
WARNING
If NBC exposure is suspected,
all air filter media should be
handled by personnel wearing
protective equipment. Consult
your unit NBC officer or NBC
NCO for appropriate handling
caution or disposal instructions.
12 Before Controls a. Check for missing or damaged a. Seatbelt(s)
and seatbelts. are missing or
Instru- damaged.
ments
b. Start engine (para. 2-12).. b. Engine will
not start.
c. Check that ABS warning lamp c. ABS warning

(9) comes on for approximately lamp stays on.
three seconds and then goes out.
NOTE
The engine must be running to
perform the following checks.
d. Air cleaner indicator (1) d. Air cleaner is

should be in the green area. cracked, unser-
viceable, or stays in
the red.
e. Tachometer (2) should read e. Tachometer

600-650 rpm (M939/A1), 565-635 (2) inoperable or
rpm (M939A2) at idle. reads less than 600
rpm or more than
650 rpm (M939/A1),
565-635 rpm
(M939A2) at idle.
f. Check engine water f. Temperature

temperature gauge (3). (Normal gauge (3) reads
range is 175° - 200°F (79 - 93°C) less than 175°
with engine warmed up. (79°C) or exceeds
220° F (104°C).
g. Check primary air pressure g. Reads less

gauge (4) and secondary air than 60 psi (414
pressure gauge (6). Normal range kPa). Warning
is 90 to 130 psi (621 - 896 kPa). buzzer stays on
Make sure warning buzzer is or does not
operational. operate.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
12 Before Controls h. Check voltmeter (5). Needle h. Readings

(contd) and should be in green area. above or below the
Instru- green area or
ments inoperative.
(contd)
i. Check transmission oil i. Oil tempera-
temperature gauge (7). Normal range ture exceeds 300°F
is 120°F - 220°F (49°-104°C) (may not (149°C).
read at low temperature).
CAUTION
If oil pressure gauge reads 0 psi,
stop engine.
j. Engine oil pressure gauge (8) j. Engine oil

reads at least 15 psi (103 kPa) on pressure is less
M939/A1 or 10 psi (69 kPa) on than 15 psi (103
M939A2 series vehicles at idle speed. kPa) on M939/A1
or 10 psi (69 kPa)
on M939A2 series
vehicles at idle
speed.
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LOCATION
ITEM ITEM TO
INTERVAL MISSION
SERVICE
12 Before Controls j. Check transmission selector (2) j. Transmis-

(contd) and and transfer case shift lever (6). Shift sion selector (2)
Instru- in all ranges, observing unusual or transfer case
ments stiffness, abnormal operation, or shift lever (6)
(contd) binding. inoperative or
binding.
k. Put front-wheel drive lock-in k. Front-wheel

switch (8) to IN position. Make drive will not
sure axle lock-in light (1) is on engage.
(para. 2-3).
l. Check steering response. l. Steering

binds or is
unresponsive.
m.Listen for leakage in exhaust m.Any leak

system. could cause injury
to personnel.
n. Determine parking brake (5) n. Vehicle

ability to hold vehicle. Depress moves when
override button (3) on dash, apply parking brake is
parking brake (5) and engage applied, and
transmission in 1-5 drive. If parking brake (5)
vehicle moves at idle, adjust cannot be
parking brake (para. 3-17). adjusted.
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12 Before Controls o. Determine spring brake o. Vehicle

(contd) and ability to hold vehicle (para. 3-13). moves with
Instru- Apply service brake (7), place spring brake
ments transmission in 1-5 drive, raise engaged.
(contd) spring brake valve lever (4),
release service brake (7), increase
engine rpm until braking is felt —
do not exceed 1000 rpm.
13 Before Central DRIVER
Tire
Inflation NOTE
System CTIS references apply only to
(CTIS) M939A2 series vehicles. If CTIS
is not operational, shut off power
switch, disconnect electrical
connector from ECU, and
complete mission (para. 3-16).
a. With engine running, depress

RUN FLAT button (10). Check
system for air leaks. Refer to table
3-2.
b. With engine running, select

one deflate and one inflate tire
pressure mode on selector panel (9)
and check that tires deflate or
inflate (para. 2-14).
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NOTE
• Air dryer references apply
only to M939A2 series
vehicles and those vehicles
with air dryer kit or ABS kit.
• Moisture ejector valve on
M939A2 series vehicles
without ABS kit must
exceed 120 psi (827 kPa) for
air to expel.
14 Before Air a. Start engine and idle at 550- a. Engine is
Dryer 650 rpm (para. 2-12). inoperable.
b. Listen for unusual noises or b. Engine has
vibrations. unusual noises or
vibrations.
NOTE
If unable to hear moisture
ejector valve expulsion, set
emergency brake, shift to
park, and check right side of
vehicle.
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c. Check for proper operation, c. Ejector valve
listening for moisture ejector valve is inoperable.
(1) to expel air.
WARNING
Use care when checking
heater; it may be hot to touch
and cause injury to personnel.
d. Touch heater (2). It should be d. Heater is
warm if operating properly and inoperable.
area temperature is below 40°F
(2°C).
1 2
2 2 1
1 ABS AIR DRYER
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NOTE
Item 15 applies to M929/A1/A2
and M930/A1/A2 models only.
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15 Before Hydraulic a. Inspect all hydraulic lines a. Class III
Hoist and hoses (3) for signs of leaks are evident.
deterioration and leakage.
b. Operate dump hoist (4) through b. Class III

raising, holding, and lowering leaks are evident.
position to check performance.
c. Inspect pivot points (5) for c. Dump hoist

binding. inoperative, or
binding evident.
d. Check safety catch operation. d. Safety catch

is inoperative.
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16 Before Trailer a. Couple and uncouple tractor a. Tractor (3)

Brakes (3) and trailer (1) to determine if and trailer (1) will
fifth wheel (2) and locking mecha- not couple prop-
nism (4) are working properly erly or locking
(para. 2-26). mechanism (4)
fails to hold.
NOTE
Perform this check with the
trailer empty and the trailer
loaded after the tractor/trailer
are coupled.
b. Check for air leaks at the b. Any air leaks

intervehicular connecting hoses, are present. Coupl-
relay valve, and air reservoirs ing or uncoupling
(para. 3-12). action faulty.
c. Using trailer brake/Johnnie c. Brakes fail

bar (5) only, apply trailer brakes to hold tractor/
and attempt to move tractor/trailer trailer combina-
combination. tion from moving.
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WARNING
• Vehicle will become charged
with electricity if crane con-
tacts or breaks high-voltage
wire. Do not leave vehicle
while high-voltage lines are in
contact with crane or vehicle.
Failure to do this will result in
injury or death. Signal nearby
personnel to have electrical
power turned off.
• Wear hand protection when
handling cable. Do not handle
cable with bare hands. Broken
wires will cause injury.
17 Before Medium a. While operating crane, check
Wrecker filter (6) on front of crane oil reser-
voir (5). Filter indicator (7) should
point to “clean”.
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17 Before Medium b. Operate crane through full b. Crane is

(contd) Wrecker range of elevation, rotation, and inoperative or any
(contd) boom extension to determine per- class III leakage
formance of crane boom (2), hoist is evident.
(1), and crane controls (5).
Movement should be free and with-
out hydraulic leaks.
c. Inspect hoist cable (3) for c. Cable bro-

breaks, kinks, and frays. Check ken, kinked,
sheaves (4) for damage. frayed, or missing.
Sheaves missing
or damaged.
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18 During Steering/ Check vehicle steering response for Loose or binding

Swaying unusual free play, binding, wan- steering action or
der, or shimmy. steering wheel dif-
ficult to turn. Steer-
ing inoperative.
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19 During Gauges a. Monitor all gauges during a. Speedometer

operation (para. 2-3). is inoperative.
Notify Unit
CAUTION Maintenance if
speedometer nee-
If oil pressure gauge reads 0 dle does not
psi, stop engine. Failure to do move, jerks
so may cause damage to inter- unevenly during
nal engine components. sustained speeds,
or appears stuck.
b. Engine oil pressure gauge reads b.Engine oil

less than 15 psi (103 kPa) on pressure is less
M939/A1 series vehicles or 10 psi than 15 psi (103
(68 kPa) on M939A2 series vehicles kPa) on M939/A1
at idle; stop engine if pressure is zero. or 10 psi (68 kPa)
on M939A2 at idle.
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20 During CTIS
CAUTION
Do not disconnect CTIS connec-
tor from ECU with power on.
Damage to ECU will result.
NOTE
CTIS reference applies only to
M939A2 series vehicles. If CTIS
is not operational, shutoff power
switch, disconnect electrical con-
nector from ECU, and complete
mission (para. 3-16).
While driving, check that amber

overspeed warning light (6) illu-
minates either in cross-country, sand,
or emergency modes (para. 2-14).
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21 During Brake While driving, operate service Service brakes do

System brakes to determine ability to stop. not operate
Check for pulling, grabbing, or other properly.
abnormal operation (para. 3-13).
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WARNING
Wear hand protection when
handling winch cable. Do not
handle with bare hands. Broken
wires will cause injuries.
22 After Front a. Check winch hoses and lines

Winch for deterioration, leakage, and
secure connections.
b.Check all winch controls for

proper operation (para. 2-22).
UNDER-HOOD CHECKS
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NOTE
Raise and secure hood at this
time to complete the following
checks (para. 2-19).
23 After Hood Inspect tether cables, tether cable

bolts, and washers.
23.1 After CV Check CV boot for leaks or tears.

Boot Failed boots may be repacked with
grease until repair can be made by
organization maintenance.
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a. Any class III
24 After Cooling a. Visually check radiator for leak or damaged
System obvious coolant leakage, damaged mounting brack-
or leaking hoses, or damaged ets are evident.
mounting brackets.
b.Check radiator fins for

obstructions. Blow out all such
obstructions with compressed air.
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24 After Cooling c. On M939A2 series vehicles c. Any class III

(contd) System check air aftercooler for coolant coolant leak is evi-
(contd) leakage. dent.
d.Check for cracking, fraying, d.Any drivebelt

obvious looseness, and breaks on is missing, broken,
alternator (3), fan (1), and power cracked to the belt
steering pump (2) drivebelts used fiber, has more
on M939/A1 series vehicles, or ser- than one crack 1/8
pentine drivebelt (4) used on in. (.32 cm) in depth
M939A2 series vehicles. or 50% of belt thick-
ness, or has frays
more than 2 in.
(5.1 cm) long.
M939/A1 SERIES
M939A2 SERIES
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24 After Cooling e. Check water pump for any e. Any class III
(contd) System obvious coolant leakage or damage. coolant leak or
(contd) damage is evident.
f. Check pulleys for cracks and f. Any pulley is

damage. cracked or dam-
aged.
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WARNING
• Extreme care should be taken
when removing surge tank
filler cap if temperature gauge
reads above 175° F (79° C).
Steam or hot coolant under
pressure will cause injury.
• Accidental or intentional intro-

duction of liquid contaminants
into the environment is in vio-
lation of state, federal, and
military regulations. Refer to
Lubrication Order (para. 3-1)
for information concerning
storage, use, and disposal of
these liquids. Failure to do so
NOTE
If surge tank on M939A2
series vehicles is found to be
empty, open drainvalve on
aftercooler and fill surge tank.
Close drainvalve when coolant
is observed flowing from drain,
and continue to fill to approxi-
mately bottom end of fill tube.
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25 After Surge Check coolant level in surge tank

Tank (2). Tank should be filled to approxi-
mately bottom end of fill tube (1)
before operation. Fill if necessary.
26 After Power- Check for oil leakage or damage Any class III
train (para. 2-9). leak.
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LUBRICANTS
+55°F TO -4°F +110°F TO +10°F +75°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(+13°C TO -40°C) (+43°C TO -12°C) (+24°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
OE/HDO 10, OE/HDO 15/40, DEXRON III OE/HDO 10 OE/HDO 15/40 DEXRON III OEA
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WARNING
Accidental or intentional introduc-
tion of liquid contaminants into
the environment is in violation of
state, federal, and military regula-
tions. Refer to Lubrication Order
(para. 3-1) for information concern-
ing storage, use, and disposal of
these liquids. Failure to do so may
result in injury or death.
CAUTION
• When checking transmission oil
level, do not permit dirt, dust, or
grit to enter transmission filler
tube. Ensure dipstick handle and
end of filler tube are clean.
Serious internal transmission
damage may result if transmis-
sion is contaminated.
• Do not overfill transmission.
Internal transmission component
damage will result.
NOTE
On M939A2 series vehicles, normal
run level on transmission dipstick
should show between ADD mark
and FULL mark (para. 3-10).
27 After Trans- a. Allow engine to idle. Shift
mission transmission to neutral and apply
Oil parking brake (para. 2-16).
Level
b.Withdraw dipstick (2) slowly to
prevent a false reading. If trans-
mission oil temperature gauge
reads 180°F (82°C) or below, level
on dipstick (2) should show between
marks designated for normal run
(1). If transmission oil temperature
is above 220°F (104°C), allow trans-
mission oil to cool by turning
engine off.
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27 After Trans- c. If transmission oil level is low,

(contd) mission add oil through filler tube (3).
Oil Return dipstick (2) to filler tube
Level (3), tighten dipstick handle (4),
(contd) and wipe away any oil spilled.
M939/A1 SERIES
M939A2 SERIES
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LUBRICANTS
ABOVE 15°F +40°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(ABOVE -9°C) (+4°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
OE/HDO 15/40 OE/HDO 15/40 OE/HDO 15/40 OEA
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WARNING
Accidental or intentional intro-
duction of liquid contaminants
into the environment is in vio-
lation of state, federal, and mil-
itary regulations. Refer to
Lubrication Order (para. 3-1)
for information concerning
storage, use, and disposal of
these liquids. Failure to do so
CAUTION
Do not overfill. Damage to
internal engine components
will result.
NOTE
Engine oil level is checked
after engine is stopped and
dipstick is removed and wiped
clean.
28 After Engine Withdraw dipstick (1) slowly to Engine is over
Oil ensure an accurate reading. Check filled.
Level for proper oil level (para 3-8). Level
should be between L (low) and H
(high) marks. Add oil as necessary.
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29 After Oil Check oil filter for obvious signs of Any class III oil
Filters leakage. leak.
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30 After Power Check fluid lines of power steering Any cuts, breaks,
Steering assist cylinder (2) for damage, or class III leak-
Assist leaks, and looseness. age.
Cylinder
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ABOVE 15°F +40°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(ABOVE -9°C) (+4°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
OE/HDO 10 OE/HDO 10 OE/HDO 10 OEA

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WARNING
Accidental or intentional introduc-
tion of liquid contaminants into the
environment is in violation of state,
federal, and military regulations.
Refer to Lubrication Order (para.
3-1) for information concerning stor-
age, use, and disposal of these liq-
uids. Failure to do so may result in
injury or death.
CAUTION
• Before opening reservoir, make Oil in reservoir is
sure area around reservoir cap contaminated.
is clean. Do not allow dirt, dust,
or water to enter reservoir.
Failure to do this will cause
damage to internal components.
• Do not overfill power steering
reservoir. Oil will overflow into
vent system on the M939/A1
series or through the vent cap
on the M939A2 series.
NOTE
Power steering reservoir oil level
is checked with engine stopped
(para. 3-8).
31 After Steering a. With engine cold, check power
System steering reservoir (1) with dipstick (2)
on filler cap (3). If fluid is below
COLD mark, add as necessary.
b.If engine is at normal operating
temperature, 175° F to 200° F (79° C
to 93° C), use HOT FULL mark and
add as necessary.
c. Check power steering reservoir c. Class III leak-
oil level when engine is stopped. age is evident.
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31 After Steering d.Visually check for oil leaks d.Class III leak-
(contd) System (para. 2-9). age is evident.
(contd)
e. Check steering arm for loose- e. Loose or
ness and damage. damaged arms.
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32 After Air Com- Check air compressor (4) for obvi- Any class III oil
pressor ous signs of oil or air leakage or leak or damage is
damage (oil in air tanks). evident.
Any air leakage is
evident.
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WARNING
• Do not perform fuel
filter/water separator checks,
inspections, or draining
while smoking or near fire,
flames, or sparks. Fuel could
ignite, causing damage to
vehicle, injury, or death.
• Accidental or intentional
introduction of liquid contam-
inants into the environment
is in violation of state, feder-
al, and military regulations.
Refer to Lubrication Order
(para. 3-1) for information
concerning storage, use, and
disposal of these liquids.
Failure to do so may result in
injury or death.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten plastic
valve. Damaged valve will
result in fuel leaks.
NOTE
If fuel is still unclear after
draining one quart (0.946 l),
notify unit maintenance.
33 After Fuel a. Loosen valve (1) on bottom of
Filter/ fuel filter and allow the water to
Water drain into a suitable container.
Separator Close the valve when clean fuel is
visible.
b.Upper valve (2) may have to

be opened for fuel to drain.
c. Prime fuel system (para. 3-8).
d.Check for leaks. d.Class III

leakage is
evident.
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M939/A1 SERIES M939A2 SERIES
EXTERIOR OF VEHICLE
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NOTE
Lower hood at this time to M939A1/A2 series
complete the following checks has any tires
(para. 2-19). missing or unser-
viceable. There is
34 After Tires Visually check tires for under- evidence of cuts,
(Right inflation, cracks, gouges, or bulges. gouges, and bulges
Side) Remove all penetrating objects. which would result
in tire failure dur-
ing operation (two
or more tires for
the M939 series).
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35 After Wheels, Ensure all wheel stud nuts are Any wheel stud
Studs tight using wheel stud nut or stud nuts are
and wrench and handle missing, loose, or
Nuts (para. 3-11). damaged.
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CAUTION
Duel fuel tanks that remain Duel tank is con-
unused may become contami- taminated.
nated with fungus.
36 After Fuel Check fuel tank, lines, and fittings Class III leakage
Tank for leakage. evident.
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WARNING
Do not touch hot exhaust
pipes with bare hands. Severe
burns will result.
37 After Exhaust Inspect exhaust stack (1) and muf- Pipe, clamps, or
System fler (2) for obvious damage and/or hardware missing
leaks and rusted-through condi- or damaged, and
tions. Report all damage to unit any leak which
maintenance. could cause injury
to personnel.
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NOTE
38 After Air Drain moisture from tanks in
Tank the sequence listed below.
Drain After all moisture has been
drained and only air is coming
out, close drainvalves.
a. Open drainvalve (5) and drain

moisture from airbrake system wet
tank reservoir.
b.Open drainvalve (6) and drain

moisture from spring brake air
reservoir.
c. Open drainvalve (3) and drain

moisture from primary airbrake
system air reservoir.
d.Open drainvalve (4) and drain

moisture from secondary airbrake
system air reservoir.
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39 After Tires Visually check tires (1) for under- M939A1/A2 series
(Left inflation, cracks, gouges, or bulges. have any tire miss-
Side) Remove all penetrating objects. ing or unser-
viceable. There is
evidence of cuts,
gouges, and bulges
which would result
in tire failure dur-
ing operation
(para. 3-11). (Two
or more tires miss-
ing or unser-
viceable for the
M939 series.)
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40 After Wheels, Ensure all wheel stud nuts (2) are Any wheel stud
Studs, tight using wheel stud nut wrench or stud nut is
and (3) and handle (4) (para. 3-11). missing, loose, or
Nuts damaged.
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WARNING
or disposal instructions.
41 After Air a. Check clamps (5) and (9) for a. Intake sys-
Intake tightness and upper hump hose (6), tem has any obvi-
System tube (10), lower hump hose (7), and ous leaks.
air cleaner assembly (8) for openings
which would allow foreign material
to enter engine.
b.Check air cleaner (8) assembly b.Air cleaner

for openings which would allow missing or dam-
foreign material to enter engine. aged that would
allow dust or dirt
into air intake.
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WARNING
Make sure companion seatbelt
is not caught in battery box.
This will cause belts to rot
which may lead to injury of
personnel.
NOTE
Missing, torn, or inoperative
seat– belt may be in violation
of AR 385-55.
42 After Seat and a. Check driver’s (2) and compan-
Seatbelts ion (1) seats for security of mount-
ing.
b.Check seatbelts for:

1. proper adjustment.
2. ability to lock.
3. security of mounting
hardware.
4. belt material (3) for rips,
tears, and exposure to electrolyte.
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NOTE
M939A2 series vehicles. If
CTIS is not operational, dis-
able CTIS (para. 3-16).
43 After CTIS a. With engine running, select

RUN FLAT. Check system for air
leaks (para. 2-14).
b.With engine running, select

one deflate and one inflate tire
pressure mode on selector panel (4)
and check that tires deflate or
inflate (para. 2-14).
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NOTE
Operation of vehicles with
inoperative horn may violate
AR 385-55.
44 After Horns Check operation of horns if tactical

situation permits.
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NOTE
Operation of vehicle with mal-
functioning lights may violate
AR 385-55.
45 After Lights Check operation of headlights, tail-

lights, turn signals, brake, and
blackout lights.
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46 After Mirrors Check for missing or cracked mir-

rors.
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47 After Brake a. With the air system fully a. Any reservoir,

System charged at 120 psi (827 kPa), line or hose is
engine off and parking brake leaking (para. 3-9).
applied, walk around vehicle and
listen for leaks in the air system,
air reservoirs, lines, and hoses.
b.Visually check brake chamber

and air reservoirs for obvious dam-
age (para. 3-9 and 3-12).
c. Visually check hoses and lines

for cracks, breaks, etc.
d.Check for presence of spring

brake caging bolt and dust cover.
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48 After Cargo a. Check condition of troop seat a. Troop seat

Bed (4) and retainer pins (3). retainer pins miss-
ing or damaged.
b.Latches dam-
b.Check condition of troop seat aged or missing.
latches (1).
c. Safety strap
missing.
c. Check troop safety strap (2).
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ABOVE 15°F +40°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(ABOVE -9°C) (+4°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
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SPECIAL BODY EQUIPMENT
CAUTION
Before opening reservoir, make
sure area around reservoir filler
cap is clean. Do not allow dirt,
dust, or water to enter reservoir.
Failure to do this will cause dam-
age to internal components.
NOTE
• Hydraulic Tank Oil Level refer-
ence applies only to the
M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2,
M929/A1/A2, and M930/A1/A2
models.
• If vehicle has positive locking

device, inspect the attaching
hardware for loose or missing
bolts prior to stowing in up
position. If loose or missing, do
not stow bed in up position.
• Make sure bed is in travel mode

before checking oil level.
49 After Hydraulic Check hydraulic reservoir level Any class III leak
Tank Oil by removing filler cap (1) and or cap missing.
Level pulling out dipstick (2). Oil level
should be at the third mark from
top of gauge with body down in
traveling position. If oil level is
low, fill to top line. After check,
make sure filter cap is tight.
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NOTE
Hydraulic hoist reference
applies only to the
M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2
model vehicles.
50 After Hydraulic a. Check PTO, drive shaft, a. Class III
Hoist hydraulic pump, and control valve leakage is evi-
for damage, leakage, and security dent.
of mounting.
b. Inspect cylinders for damage, b.Class III

leakage, and security mounting to leakage is evi-
sub-frame. dent.
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NOTE
Van must be set up to perform
the following check (para. 2-27).
51 After Expand- Operate all switches in both Neither AC nor

able AC and DC electrical systems DC system will
Vans to determine that all function operate.
properly and that power to
ceiling lights (1) is on. Switch
box (2) on right rear van wall.
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CAUTION
• Before opening reservoir,
make sure area around the
reservoir cap is clean. Do
not allow dirt, dust, or
water to enter reservoir.
Failure to do so will cause
damage to internal
components.
• Do not overfill hydraulic oil

reservoir. Damage to internal
components will result.
LUBRICANTS
ABOVE 15°F +40°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(ABOVE -9°C) (+4°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
52 After Wrecker Check hydraulic oil level with dip- Any class III
Crane stick in filler cap (3). Oil level should leak.
be at FULL mark. If low, add as
necessary.
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52a Weekly Hood a. Check hood holddown latches

Support (1) for damage or loose or missing
Rod, hardware.
Locking
Pins, b.Check support rod (2) and lock-
Handle, ing pins (4) and (7) for damage or
Retaining loose or missing hardware.
Bracket,
Stop c.Check handle (3) for damage or
Cables, loose or missing hardware.
Hinge and
Mounting d.Check retaining bracket (6) for
Hardware damage or loose or missing
hardware.
e.Check stop cables (8) for damage

and loose or missing hardware.
f.Check hinge (5) for damage or

loose or missing hardware.
g.Inspect tether cables, tether

cable bolts, and washers.
52b Weekly Electrical a.Check electrical connectors (10)

Connectors, and receptacles (11) on both right
Receptacles, and left sides of hood for damage
and Ground or loose or missing hardware.
Strap
b.Check ground strap (9) for dam-
age or loose or missing hardware.
3
4
7 6
5
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11
8
10
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WARNING
• Don’t smoke, have open
flames, or make sparks around
the batteries, especially if the
caps are off. Batteries can
explode and cause injury or
death.
• Protective clothing, rubber

gloves, and eye protection
must be worn.
• Remove all jewelry such as

rings, dog tags, or bracelets. If
jewelry or tools contact battery
terminal, a direct short may
occur resulting in instant
heating, damage to equipment,
and injury to personnel.
53 Weekly Batteries • Ensure seatbelts and strap- Battery is cracked,

ping do not come in contact unserviceable,
with electrolyte. Damage to missing, or leaking.
strapping material will result, Terminals or cables
leading to injury or death. are loose or corrod-
ed, or hold downs
• Ensure seatbelts are not are not secure.
caught inside battery box
when closing cover. Failure to
do so will result in injury or
death.
a. Check electrolyte level in bat-

tery (2). Electrolyte should be filled
to the level/split ring (3) in the bat-
tery filler opening (vent). If fluid is
low, fill with distilled water to the
level ring. If fluid is gassing (boil-
ing), notify unit maintenance.
b.Inspect seatbelt straps (1) for

damage from electrolyte.
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WARNING
Alcohol used in alcohol evapo-
rator is flammable, poisonous,
and explosive. Do not smoke
when adding fluid and do not
drink fluid. Failure to do this
will result in injury or death.
NOTE
• Use alcohol evaporator dur-
ing cold weather operations
only.
• Alcohol evaporator is removed

54 Weekly Alcohol from vehicles equipped with
Evapor- ABS.
ator
a. Check fluid level. Fill with
alcohol if bottle (4) is less than
two-thirds full.
b.Check bottle (4) for cracks or

breaks.
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WARNING
or disposal instructions.
55 Weekly Air Empty automatic dust unloader (2) Dust unloader

Cleaner from air cleaner (1). damaged.
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56 Weekly Air Build up pressure to normal range Primary/secondary

Tank of between 90 to 130 psi gauge pressure
Check (621-896 kPa). Open wet tank falls.
Valve drain (5) and observe primary (3)
and secondary (4) air gauges.
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57 Weekly Cab Visually inspect the cab mounts (1) Cab mounts miss-
for cracks that penetrate the ing or welds
mounting brackets, breaks that cracked through
loosen the cab mounts, and dam- brackets or bro-
age or missing cab mounts. ken loose cab
mounts.
58 Weekly Van a. Operate all switches to deter- a. Electrical

Electrical mine that all function properly and system will not
System that ceiling lights illuminate. operate.
b.Open doors to determine relia-

bility of blackout switches. b.Blackout
switch is inopera-
c. Visually check cables and har- tive.
nesses for breaks or loose connec-
tions.
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CAUTION
Do not disconnect CTIS connec-
tor from ECU with power on.
Damage to ECU will result.
NOTE
M939A2 series vehicles.
59 Weekly Tires a. Check tire tread depth. When a. Tread worn

worn to 4/32 in. (3 mm), change beyond 4/32 in.
tire (para. 3-11). (3 mm).
b. Check right, left, and spare

for correct tire pressure per Tire
Inflation Data (table 1-10).
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NOTE
On M931A2 and M932A2
models equipped with CTIS,
the CTIS must be neutralized
at unit maintenance if towing
a 5,000-gallon semitrailer
(M131 series, M967/A1,
M969/A1/A2, and M970/A1)
(table 1-10)
59 Weekly Tires c. Check all tires with inflation

(contd) (contd) gauge with CTIS set at each set-
ting (para. 2-14). Start with HWY
through EMG.
d.Check that tire pressure is

inflated back to HWY.
CTIS TIRE PRESSURES
Vehicle Highway Cross Country Sand/Snow Emergency

Standard (psi) Standard (psi) Standard (psi) Standard (psi)
Metric (kPa) Metric (kPa) Metric (kPa) Metric (kPa)
M923A2, M925A2, 60/414 35/241 25/172 12/83

M927A2, M928A2,
M929A2, M930A2,
M931A2, M932A2,
M934A2
All Models: Maximum Highway Pressure

Spare
M936A2 80/551 35/241 25/172 12/83
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NOTE
Body sides reference applies
only to M923/A1/A2,
M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, and
M928/A1/A2 model vehicles.
60 Weekly Body a. Check cargo body sides for

Sides damage, broken welds, and rusted-
through conditions.
b.Check cargo body side racks

for cracks and breaks.
c. Check dropside T-bolts for c. Any T-bolts

presence and security missing.
(M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2
model vehicles only).
d.Check condition of safety strap d.Safety strap

eyelets. eyelets are miss-
ing or damaged.
e. Check cargo tie-down brackets e. Cargo

for presence and damage. tiedown brackets
missing or dam-
aged.
f. Check dropside hinges and f. Dropside
pins for presence and damage hinges and pins
(M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2 are missing or
model vehicles only). damaged.
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61 Weekly Dump a. Inspect dump body and cab a. Cab protector

Trucks protector for cracks, broken welds, missing.
loose or broken bolts, and rusted-
through conditions. Ensure all
bolts securing cab protector to
dump body are secure.
b.Check dump body support b.Support

braces (1) for presence and dam- braces (1) are
age. bent, broken, or
damaged.
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62 Weekly Tailgate a. Inspect tailgate for damage, a. Tailgate is

security, and ease of operation. inoperative.
b.Check tailgate chains for secu-

rity, presence, and damage.
c. Check security of latches,

brackets, and retaining pins for
presence and damage.
d.Check security of chains, tail-

gate wings, and harness hooks for
presence and damage.
DRIVER
63 Weekly Transfer Check all transfer case and trans- Any loose or
Case mission bolts for looseness. missing bolts.
and
Trans-
mission
Bolts
DRIVER
Spare
64 Weekly Tire a. Check spare tire davit boom
Davit assembly for proper operation
(para. 3-11).
b.Secure spare tire to davit/tire

carrier by using BII chain and 3/8
in. bolt, NSN 5305-00-725-2317
and nut, NSN 5310-00-732-0558.
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65 Weekly Under- Visually inspect frame side rails, Any side rail or
body crossmembers, and underbody sup- crossmember is
Frame ports for broken bolts, cracks, obviously broken;
breaks, broken welds, rivets, and any weld, bolt, or
rusted-through conditions. rivet broken or
rusted through.
DRIVER
66 Weekly Differ- Visually inspect rear differentials Class III leakage

entials for oil leaks (para. 2-9). is evident.
DRIVER
67 Weekly Tow Check for presence and condition. Safety pin is miss-
Pintle Ensure safety pin and chain are ing.
present.
DRIVER
68 Weekly Van a. Check for condition and proper a. Panels or

Body function of panels and doors. doors do not func-
Exterior tion properly.
b.Check for presence and condi- b.Ladders,

tion of ladders, stabilizers, recepta- stabilizers, recep-
cles, and power cables. tacles, or power
cables are miss-
DRIVER ing.
69 Weekly Wrecker a. Check PTOs, drive shafts,

Crane hydraulic pumps, and control Class III leakage
valves for damage, leakage, and is evident.
security mounting.
b.Check hydraulic tank oil level.
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LUBRICANTS
ABOVE 15°F +40°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(ABOVE -9°C) (+4°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
Oil, lubricating, multipurpose GO-80/90 GO-80/90

(MIL-L-2105) GO-80/90
Oil, lubricating, multipurpose
(MIL-L-2105) GO-75 GO-75
70 Weekly Rear DRIVER

Winch
and a. Remove oil level plug (1) from
Controls winch gearcase. If level is below
(M936/ level plug hole, fill to bottom of
A1/A2) hole.
b.Check for secure connections. b.Winch inop-

erable; mount
loose or damaged.
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SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS
71 Weekly Rifle Check stock brace (2) for looseness

Mount or damage.
Kit
Check catch (1) assembly for excessive
looseness, binding, or damage.
DRIVER
72 Weekly Machine- Check for damage to cab and security

gun of mount and ring (TM 9-1005-245-
Mount 14).
DRIVER
73 Weekly Deep- a. Requires
water a. Tighten fuel tank filler cap(s) deepwater fording
Fording (para. 2-40). kit operation and
Kit kit is inoperative.
b.Make sure all battery filler caps
are present and secure (para. 2-40).
c. Make sure transmission dipstick

is secured in filler tube (para. 2-40).
d.Control handle
d.Check operation of control on fording valves
handle. Make sure fording valves are inoperative.
open and close (para. 2-40).
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74 Weekly Arctic a. Check fuel burning personnel a. Any exhaust

Winteriza and engine heater air intake and leakage or class
tion exhaust tubes for damage, obstruc- III fuel leak is
Kits tions, and leakage (para. 2-44). evident.
b.Ensure both engine coolant

heater shutoff valves (3) are open.
c. Check fuel burning and engine

coolant heater controls by depress-
ing indicator lamps to make sure
they illuminate (para. 2-44).
DRIVER
75 Weekly M-8 Refer to TM 3-6665-225-12 for

Chemical Preventive Maintenance Checks
Alarm and Services.
DRIVER
76 Weekly M-11 Refer to TM 3-4230-204-12&P for
Decon- Preventive Maintenance Checks
tamina- and Services.
tion Unit
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77 Weekly Troop Check for broken or splintered side

Seat racks (1) and troop seats (2) (para.
Kit 2-41).
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78 Weekly Bow and Check staves (3), crossbows (4),

Tarp Kit ropes (5), rear end curtain (6), and
tarpaulin (7) for damage (para. 2-42).
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79 Weekly Radiator Clean and inspect radiator cover

and flap (1) and tie rope (2) for damage
Hood (para. 2-43).
Cover
Kit
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NOTE
Make sure primary air pres-
sure gauge on instrument
panel reads 120 psi (827 kPa).
80 Monthly Air Com- a. Check air compressor (3) for a. Any air leak-
pressor air leakage. age is evident.
b.Check air lines and fittings for b.Any air leak-

air leakage. age is evident.
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CAUTION
Before opening reservoir, make
sure area around reservoir cap
is clean. Do not allow dirt, dust,
or water to enter reservoir to
prevent damage to steering sys-
tem internal components.
NOTE
Power steering reservoir oil level
is checked with engine stopped.
81 Monthly Steering a. Check power steering pump a. Class III leak-
System (1) and oil cooler (3) for leakage. age is evident.
b.Visually inspect power steer- b.Class III

ing pump hoses (2) for deteriora- leakage is evident
tion and leaks. or hoses are cut
or broken.
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WARNING
If temperature gauge reads
above 175° F (79° C), use care
when removing surge tank
filler cap. Pressurized steam
or hot coolant will cause injury
to personnel.
82 Monthly Surge a. Check all hoses (4) for deterio- Class III leakage
Tank ration and/or leakage. Tighten is evident, or
loose or leaking hose connections. hoses (4) are cut
or broken.
DRIVER
83 Monthly Wrecker Check the date of the last boom Load test is more
Boom load test. If more than one-year- than one year old.
old, notify unit maintenance (refer
to TB 9-352).
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84 Monthly Frame a. Check the chassis for loose or

Inspection missing screws (3) and rivets (4)
securing fifth wheel (2) to side
rails (5), and side rails (5) to vehi-
cle (TB 9-2300-247-40).
b.Using a .001–inch–thick feeler b.Loose or

gauge, check for space between missing rivets.
rivet head and the riveted frame
members. Penetration of the feeler
gauge between the rivet head and
the riveted member is reason to
suspect that the riveted connection
and/or rivet should be replaced.
c. Thoroughly clean rivet and c. Loose or

riveted connection of all dirt, missing rivets.
grease, and oil. Using an oil can,
apply lubricating oil around the
suspect rivet and riveted connec-
tion. Allow approximately 10 to 20
seconds for the oil to penetrate.
Wipe rivet and riveted connection
free of oil. Tap rivet with an eight-
pound hammer. Any indication of
oil around the rivet indicates a
loose rivet. Notify unit mainte-
nance to replace all loose rivets.
Check all riveted connections for
signs of movement, such as bare or
shiny spots, or other indications of
movement between rivet and fram-
ing member. If movement is indi-
cated, rivet and connection are
loose.
CAUTION
Axle breathers must be cleaned
before servicing to prevent dam-
age to axle from contamination.
Remove, clean, and lubricate
axle breathers every 1000 miles
(1600 km) or monthly, which-
ever occurs first.
84a Monthly Axle Check all axle breathers (6) for

Breather damage or dirt.
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LUBRICANTS
ABOVE 15°F +40°F TO -15°F +40°F TO -65°F
(ABOVE -9°C) (+4°C TO -26°C) (+4°C TO -54°C)
GAA-GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND ALL TEMPERATURES

ARTILLERY (MIL-G-10924)
DRIVER
85 Monthly Fifth a. Thoroughly clean base plate of

Wheel fifth wheel (2) and approach plate
(1) of all dirt, grease, and oil. Coat
approach plate (1) and base plate
of fifth wheel (2) with grease.
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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-11. GENERAL
This section provides instructions for vehicle operations under moderate
temperature, humidity, and terrain conditions. For vehicle operations under unusual
conditions, refer to Section IV of this chapter.
WARNING
This vehicle has been designed to operate safely and efficiently
within the limits specified in this TM. Operation beyond these
limits is prohibited IAW AR 70-1 without written approval from
the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments
Command, ATTN: AMCPEO-CM-S, Warren, MI 48397-5000.
NOTE
Before you attempt to operate your vehicle, be sure to perform the
preventive maintenance checks and services shown in table 2-3.
2-12. STARTING THE ENGINE (ABOVE +32°F) (O°C)
CAUTION
Start-up procedure should be strictly adhered to, otherwise
damage to ABS ECU may occur if vehicle is so equipped and may
also induce faults and ABS valves will not function.
a. Ensure parking brakes are applied. Turn knob on the end of parking brake
lever (4) to adjust brake cable tension and pull up on parking brake lever (4) to
apply brakes.
b. Adjust operator’s seat. Refer to paragraph 2-3.
c. Adjust left and right rearview mirrors. Ensure both mirrors provide a clear rearview.
d. Ensure vehicle front and side
windows are clean. If not, clean
windows before starting vehicle.
e. On vehicles with a front winch,
ensure transmission power takeoff
control lever (2) is in DISENGAGE
position.
f. On vehicles equipped with
transfer case power takeoff control
lever (3), ensure lever (3) is locked in
neutral (full forward) position.
g. Place automatic transmission
selector lever (1) in N (neutral).
h. Ensure EMERGENCY
ENGINE STOP control (8) is pushed in
all the way.
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2-12. STARTING THE ENGINE (ABOVE +32°F) (O°C) (Contd)
i. Check air cleaner indicator (6). If red appears, indicating air restriction,
notify your supervisor.
j. Place battery switch (10) in ON position.
NOTE
• Perform steps k. and l. for M939A1 vehicles.
• For M939A2 vehicle, crank engine first, then depress accelerator
pedal all the way down. When engine fires, release pedal to
partial travel.
k. Depress accelerator pedal (5).
CAUTION
Do not operate starter continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time, or with headlights on. Wait 10-15 seconds between periods
of starter operation.
l. Place ignition switch (11) in START position. Release switch (11) after engine starts.
m. Check your instruments:
(1) Air pressure gauges (14) and (15) must read 50-60 psi (345-414 kPa)
before warning light (7) goes out and warning buzzer stops. Normal operating
pressures for both gauges (14) and (15) is 90-130 psi (621-896 kPa).
(2) Oil pressure gauge (13) should read 15 psi (103 kPa) on M939/A1 series
vehicles, 10 psi (69 kPa) on M939A2 series vehicles, or higher.
(3) Voltmeter (16) should read in green area.
(4) Fuel gauge (17) indicates fuel level in fuel tank(s).
(5) ABS warning lamp (18) must not be illuminated for more than three secounds.
n. If necessary, pull out hand throttle control (9) until tachometer (12) indicates
an operating range of 700-800 rpm (800-1000 rpm on M939A2 vehicles).
o. Allow engine to warm up approximately five minutes. If engaged, disengage
hand throttle control (9) by rotating handle and pushing in to allow engine speed to
drop to idle after warmup period.
p. Pull out EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP control (8) if any of the following
conditions occur:
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2-12. STARTING THE ENGINE (ABOVE +32°F) (O°C) (Contd)
(1) Noisy engine and/or excessive engine vibration.

(2) Oil pressure does not register, or suddenly drops to less than 15 psi
(103 kPa) on M939A1 series; 10 psi (69 kPa) on M939A2 series, as indicated by engine
oil pressure gauge (6).
(3) Sudden increase in coolant temperature beyond normal operating
temperature, 175°-200°F (79°-93°C), as indicated by engine coolant temperature
gauge (5).
(4) Engine continues to run after ignition switch (1) and battery switch (3)
are turned to OFF positions.
q. After an emergency shutdown, the engine will not restart until unit
maintenance resets the fuel shutoff valve. On M939A2 series vehicles, position
EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP control (7) to reset.
r. Turn vehicle light switch (9) to desired position (para. 2-18).
2-13. COLD WEATHER STARTING (BELOW +32°F) (O°C)

a. Perform steps a. through k. in paragraph 2-12.
b. Press ether start switch (8) during cranking. Allow three seconds for ether to
discharge into system after releasing switch (8).
CAUTION
Do not operate starter continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time or with headlights on. Wait 10-15 seconds between periods of
starter operation.
NOTE
If engine cranks but will not start, turn battery switch to OFF
position. See troubleshooting, malfunction 3.
c. Release engine ignition switch (1) after engine starts.
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2-13. COLD WEATHER STARTING (BELOW +32°F) (O°C) (Contd)
NOTE
• If engine needs additional ether to prevent stalling, perform
step b. again.
• At temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), M939A2 series vehicles will
need to be repeated up to six times before engine will start. The
engine start switch on the M939A2 series vehicles must be held
in the START position to inject ether.
d. Check your instruments again (para. 2-12).

e. If necessary, pull out hand throttle control (2) until tachometer (4) indicates
an operating range of 700-800 rpm (800-1000 rpm on M939A2 vehicles).
f. Allow engine to warm up approximately ten minutes. If engaged, disengage
hand throttle control (2) by rotating handle and pushing in to allow engine speed to
drop to idle after warmup period.
g. Stop engine immediately by pulling out EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP
control (7) if at any time one or more of the following conditions arise:
(1) Noisy engine and/or excessive engine vibration.
(2) Engine oil pressure does not register, or suddenly drops to less than
15 psi (103 kPa) on M939/A1 series vehicles or 10 psi (69 kPa) on M939A2 series
vehicles, as indicated by engine oil pressure gauge (6).
(3) Sudden increase in engine coolant temperature as indicated by engine coolant
temperature gauge (5). Normal operating temperature is 175°-200°F (79°-93°C).
(4) Engine continues to run after ignition switch (1) and battery switch (3)
are turned to OFF positions.
h. After an emergency shutdown, the engine will not restart until unit
maintenance resets the fuel shutoff valve. On M939A2 series vehicles, position
EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP control (7) to reset.
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2-14. CTIS OPERATION
NOTE
If CTIS is not operational, refer
to paragraph. 3-16.
a. Hwy Mode. CTIS highway

selection is automatically programmed
Hwy (4) when you start the engine.
b. X-C Mode. When the mission
requires off-road driving, select X-C (cross-
country) by depressing X-C (3) on the
selector panel (1).
c. Sand Mode. When the mission
requires driving in sand, snow, or mud,
select SAND by depressing SAND (2) on
the selector panel (1).
2-15. PLACING VEHICLE IN MOTION
WARNING
Do not put vehicle in motion until warning light goes out and alarm
(buzzer) stops sounding. Air pressure gauge should indicate at least
90 psi (621 kPa). If warnings continue beyond three minutes, and/or
pressure gauge does not reach 90 psi (621 kPa), turn ignition switch
and battery switch to OFF positions and notify your supervisor.
Failure to do this may cause injury or death.
a. Be sure all auxiliary equipment and tools are stored and locked.
b. Start engine. Refer to paragraph 2-12 for instructions.
c. Set vehicle lights for operating conditions. Refer to paragraph 2-18 for light
switch operating instructions.
CAUTION
Do not shift transfer case shift lever from high range to low range,
or low range to high range, unless transmission selector lever is in
N (neutral).
d. With transmission selector lever (2) in N (neutral), select transfer case

driving range:
(1) Depress lockout switch (1) and place transfer case shift lever (3) down to
HIGH range for normal driving conditions.
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2-15. PLACING VEHICLE IN MOTION (Contd)
(2) Depress lockout switch (1)

and place transfer case shift lever (3)
up to LOW range if vehicle is heavily
loaded, facing a steep grade, and/or
operating off-road.
e. Apply service brake pedal (6).
f. Release parking brake lever (4)
by pushing forward to the floor.
g. Engage transmission with
transmission shift lever (2).
(1) Select 1-5 (drive) if
operation is on good roads and/or is on
minimal grades.
(2) Select 1-4 (fourth) setting
if operation is over moderately hilly
road grades and/or is on restricted
road speeds.
(3) Select 1-3 (third) setting if
speed limits are low.
(4) Select 1-2 (second) setting
if operation is over steep grades and/or
is on rough terrain.
(5) Select 1 (first) setting if
operation is under heavy loads, on extreme grades, and/or is on rough terrain.
h. Release brake pedal (6) and depress accelerator pedal (5). Accelerate at a
safe, steady speed.
WARNING
• Do not use hand throttle while driving. The hand throttle will
not disengage when brakes are applied. Failure to do this will
• Do not drive too fast for road or weather conditions. The
maximum safe speed limit for highway is 55 mph (88 km/h) for
vehicles equipped with Antilock Brake System (ABS) and
40 mph (64 km/h) for vehicles not equipped with ABS.
CAUTION
• Do not allow engine speed to exceed 2100 rpm in any
transmission gear ratio.
• Do not accelerate at full power when downshifting or upshifting
to and from forward driving range 1 (first).
i. Upshift or downshift transmission selector lever (2), as necessary, whenever
driving conditions change.
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CAUTION
• Do not shift transfer case shift
lever when transmission is in
gear. Transmission selector
lever must be in N (neutral)
before shifting transfer case
shift lever from high range to
low range, or low range to high
range.
• Never shift transfer case shift

lever from high range to low
range until vehicle is slowed
down to 22 mph (35 km/h) or
less.
j. Shift transfer case shift lever (4) as required by vehicle speed and changes in
driving conditions.
(1) To shift transfer case shift lever (4) from high range
to low range when vehicle is in motion:
(a) Slow vehicle to 22 mph (35 km/h) or less as
indicated by speedometer (1).
(b) Shift transmission selector lever (3) to N
(neutral) (9).
NOTE
If gears do not mesh smoothly, return
transfer case shift lever to neutral and
attempt to re-engage low range.
(c) Press lockout switch (6) with thumb and shift

transfer case shift lever (4) from high range to low range.
(d) Release transfer case shift lever (4) and shift
transmission selector lever (3) into 1-5 (drive) (10) position.
(2) To shift transfer case shift lever (4) from low range to high range when
vehicle is in motion:
(a) Shift transmission selector lever (3) to N (neutral) (9).
(b) Press lockout switch (6) and shift transfer case shift lever (4) to high.
(c) Release transfer case shift lever (4) and shift transmission selector
lever (3) into 1-5 (drive) (10).
k. Apply brake pedal (8) as needed when going down a grade.
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l. To drive in reverse:
WARNING
Do not back up without a ground guide. Failure to do this may
result in damage to vehicle, injury, or death.
(1) Stop vehicle (para. 2-16).
CAUTION
Do not back up with transfer case shift lever in low range.
(2) Place transmission selector lever (3) in R (reverse) (11).

(3) Have ground guide direct backup operation.
2-16. STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE

a. Release accelerator pedal (7).
NOTE
This warning applies to vehicles not equipped with ABS. To stop a
vehicle equipped with ABS, perform step C.
.WARNING.
Pump brakes gradually when slowing or stopping vehicle on ice,
snow, or wet pavement. Sudden stop will cause vehicle wheels to
lock, engine to stall, and loss of power steering. Failure to pump
brakes may result in injury or death.
b. Apply brake pedal (8) to bring vehicle to a gradual stop.
.WARNING.
Do not pump brakes that are locking on a vehicle equipped with
ABS when stopping. ABS will automatically release wheels that
are locking and apply pressure to the other wheels. Failure to do
so may result in damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
c. Apply firm steady pressure to brake pedal(s) to bring vehicle to a gradual
stop.
d. Move transmission selector lever (3) to N (neutral) (9).
NOTE
Park on hard surface if possible.
e. Apply parking brake by pulling up on parking brake lever (5).
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2-16. STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND ENGINE (Contd)
CAUTION
Do not shut down engine if engine coolant temperature gauge
reads above 200°F (93°C).
f. Let engine idle for five minutes if engine coolant temperature gauge (4) reads
above 195°F (91°C).
CAUTION
Shut down procedure should be strictly adhered to, otherwise
damage to ABS ECU may occur if vehicle is so equipped and may
also induce faults and ABS valves will not function.
g. Turn vehicle light switch (1) and ignition switch (3) to OFF position. Wait for
engine to completely stop before turning battery switch (2) to OFF position.
CAUTION
Pull out EMERGENCY ENGINE STOP control if engine
continues to run after ignition and battery switches are in OFF
position. Do not attempt to restart M939/A1 series vehicle engine
until unit maintenance has reset fuel cutoff valve.
h. Perform AFTER operation checks and services (table 2-3).
2-17. USING SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO START ENGINE

a. Position right sides of both vehicles together.
b. Stop slaving vehicle engine.
c. Pull covers (6) from slave receptacles (7) of disabled vehicle and slaving
vehicle. Receptacle (7) is located below grab handle (5).
CAUTION
Always connect slave cable to disabled vehicle first. Damage to
batteries or cable may result from improperly connecting cables.
d. Connect slaving cable (8) between disabled vehicle and slaving vehicle.
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2-17. USING SLAVE RECEPTACLE TO START ENGINE (Contd)
NOTE
Ensure all unused electrical switches in both vehicles are off.
e. Start slaving vehicle engine (para. 2-12).
f. Start disabled vehicle engine.
g. After disabled vehicle engine starts, disconnect slaving cable (8) from both vehicles.
h. Put covers (6) back over receptacles (7).
i. Clean and stow slaving cable (8).
j. If voltmeter (4) is not in green area, notify unit maintenance.
2-18. OPERATION OF VEHICLE SERVICE LIGHTS

Table 2-4. Main Light Switch Logic Table.
MAIN LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION
LEVER POSITION
SER STOP BO BO
DRV PARK TURN OFF MKR DRV SYSTEMS OPERATED
X X X PANEL LIGHT
X X SERVICE STOP LIGHTS
X BLACKOUT DRIVING LIGHTS
BLACKOUT MARKERS AND
X X TAILLIGHTS
SERVICE TURN INDICATOR
X X (LEFT AND RIGHT)
X X STOP LIGHTS
X X PARKING LIGHTS
X SERVICE HEADLIGHTS
X X BLACKOUT STOP LIGHTS
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2-18. OPERATION OF VEHICLE SERVICE LIGHTS (Contd)
a. Service Lights.
NOTE
Unlock lever must be in UNLOCK position to move main switch
to any position other than BO MARKER.
(1) To illuminate instrument panel, turn main switch (4) to either STOP
LIGHT, SERVICE DRIVE, BO MARKER, or BO DRIVE position.
(2) To brighten or dim instrument panel illumination, move auxiliary switch
(6) to either PANEL BRT or DIM position.
(3) For normal daylight driving, turn main switch (4) to STOP LIGHT
position.
(4) For night driving, turn main switch (4) to SERVICE DRIVE position.
(5) In blackout operation:
(a) Turn main switch (4) to BO DRIVE position before driving vehicle.
(b) Turn main switch (4) to BO MARKER position after stopping
vehicle.
(6) To illuminate parked vehicle at night, turn main switch (4) to SERVICE
DRIVE position and auxiliary switch (6) to PARK position.
b. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights Tab Button.
NOTE
• Turn signal control lever must be moved to center position after
completing turn.
• When the hazard warning light/emergency flashers are in use,
they override the brake light/stop light operation. When
driving, exercise caution and be prepared to use hand signals to
indicate a stop.
(1) For right turns, move turn signal control lever (1) upward towards
windshield (3). For left turns, move lever (1) downward away from windshield (3).
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2-18. OPERATION OF VEHICLE SERVICE LIGHTS (Contd)

(2) For hazard warning lights (blinking lights):
(a) Turn main switch lever (4) to STOP LIGHT position.
(b) Depress hazard tab button (2) and move turn signal control lever (1)
up to lock tab button (2) in position.
(c) To deactivate, move turn signal control lever (1) back to neutral.
Hazard tab button (2) will automatically disengage.
2-19. RAISING AND SECURING CAB HOOD

a. General. All M939/A1/A2 series vehicles are equipped with a tilt-forward
hood which provides easy access to the engine compartment.
b. Raising and Securing Hood.
(1) Release left and right hood latches (7).
(2) Remove pin (11) from hood bracket (9) and swing bar (12) out.
(3) Pull hood forward by grasping hood handle (8).
WARNING
Ensure pin is placed in end of retaining bar. Failure to do so may
damage vehicle, or cause injury or death.
(4) Once hood is raised, secure bar (12) to bumper bracket (10) with pin (11).
c. To lower and secure hood, reverse steps of task b, steps 1 through 4.
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2-20. TOWING WITH TOWBAR
WARNING
Personnel must not occupy vehicle in tow. Injury or death may
result.
CAUTION
• Do not use towing as a means to start engine of vehicle with
automatic transmission.
• Damage to automatic transmission of disabled M939/A1/A2

series vehicles will result from towing unless transmission,
transfer case, and PTO are all in neutral. Refer to disabled
vehicle operator’s manual for towing instructions.
• When towing M939/A1/A2 series vehicles with inoperative com-

pressed air system, spring brakes must be caged prior to tow-
ing. Refer to paragraph 3-13.
• Maximum towing speed shall not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) on

paved highway or 15 mph (24 km/h) on off-highway surfaces.
NOTE
When towing M939/A1/A2 series vehicles, normal towing proce-
dures require removal of propeller shaft.
(a) Remove two lifting shackles (3) from front bumper (5) of vehicle to be
towed and store in safe place.
(b) Install clevis (2) end of towbar (7) on front bumper shackle brackets (4)
and secure in place with clevis bolt (6) and safety pin (1).
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(c) Install yoke (12) end of towbar (7) to pintle hook (13) of towing vehicle.
(d) Loosely install a utility chain (9) through front springs (8) of disabled
vehicle and around frame (11) of towing vehicle. Make sure utility chain (9) is clear
of any light brackets or wiring.
WARNING
If vehicle being towed has inoperative compressed air system,
emergency air and service air lines must not be connected
between vehicles. Failure to do this may result in damage to
equipment, or cause injury or death.
(e) Connect emergency air line (15) and service air line (17) to half cou-
plings (14) and (16) on each vehicle.
(f) Release parking brake (20) and place transmission selector lever (18),
transfer case shift lever (19), and power takeoff lever (21) in neutral on disabled
vehicle.
(g) Turn on hazard warning lights on both towing and disabled vehicles
(para. 2-18).
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2-21. RAISING WINDSHIELD AND INSTALLING CAB TOP
NOTE
This operation is best accomplished by the operator and one
crewmember.
a. Release windshield catches (3) and raise windshield frame (1) to vertical posi-
tion.
b. Tighten knobs (4) on left and right sides of windshield frame (1).
c. Secure windshield catches (3) to hood (2) mounts.
d. Lower cab windows.
e. Install two pillar posts (5) in rear corners of cab (10).
f. Insert crossbow (8) in roof rail bows (6) and crossbow (7) with stave holes in
curved portion of pillar posts (5).
g. Insert roof rails (12) on pillar posts (5) and windshield frame (1) and push
roof rail catch (11) into windshield frame (1) to lock catch (11).
h. Install overhead staves (14) by placing washer end of staves (14) in wind-
shield frame (1) and other end in top crossbow (7).
i. Place tarpaulin top (13) on hood (2) of vehicle, and slide front edge of cab
top (13) sideways into windshield channel (15) from either side of windshield frame (1).
j. Pull tarpaulin top (13) towards rear of cab (10) over windshield frame (1),
overhead staves (14), and crossbows (7) and (8). Place inner flap of cab top (13)
between seats (9) and inside of cab (10).
k. Slide right and left edge of tarpaulin top (13) in right and left pillar post
channels (20) and pull cab top (13) down to back of cab (10). Make sure inner flap of
tarpaulin top (13) slides behind seats (9) evenly.
l. Secure top edge of tarpaulin top (13) to roof rail (12) with turnbutton
fasteners (16).
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2-21. RAISING WINDSHIELD AND INSTALLING CAB TOP (Contd)
m. Remove retaining clip (22) and pin (23) from crossbow (8) and push movable
crossbow (8) outward to take up slack of cab top (13). Push pin (23) through cross-
bow (8) and bracket (21) holes and push retaining clip (22) through hole in
pin (23).
n. Thread rope (18) through tarpaulin top (13) holes and around lashing hooks (17).
Tie ends of rope (18) to grab handles (19) on each side of cab (10).
o. To remove cab top, reverse steps e. through n.
p. Clean and fold tarpaulin top (13). Do not fold or stow when wet. Refer to
paragraph 2-8 for tarpaulin cleaning procedures.
q. Store tarpaulin top (13), overhead staves (14), crossbows (7) and (8), and
pillar posts (5).
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2-22. OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH
NOTE
All winching and recovery operations will be performed IAW FM 20-
22.
a. Preparation for Use.

(1) Park vehicle directly facing object to be winched, if possible. If vehicle cannot
be parked in a direct line with object to be winched, refer to task e.
(2) Place transmission selector lever (3) in N (neutral).
(3) Apply parking brake (4).
(4) Turn ignition switch (1) and battery switch (2) to OFF position.
CAUTION
• Before opening reservoir, make sure area around reservoir filler
cap is clean. Do not allow dirt, dust, or water to enter reservoir.
Failure to do this may cause damage to internal components.
• Do not proceed with winch operation if oil level is less than
halfway from end of dipstick to FULL mark on wrecker models or
in red area of dipstick on all other models. Damage to internal
components may result.
(5) Check oil level in hydraulic oil reservoir (5). Refer to paragraph 2-4 for
locations of hydraulic oil reservoir.
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2-22. OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH (Contd)
b. Unwinding Winch Cable.

(1) Free winch cable chain (6) and hook from vehicle.
(2) Pull out drum lock knob (8), rotate 90 degrees, and release.
WARNING
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Do not handle
cable with bare hands. Broken wires may cause injury.
CAUTION
• Do not wind out winch cable when attached to load. Load must
be wound in only, except when using A-frame kit. Failure to do
this may cause damage to winch brakedrum.
• Leave at least four turns of cable on winch drum. Refer to

table 1-2 for winch load capacities. Failure to do this may cause
damage to winch.
NOTE
M936A2 model vehicles do not have a level wind.
(3) On M936/A1 model vehicles:

(a) Pull out level wind lock knob (7), rotate 90 degrees, and release.
(b) Pull out cable tensioner lock knob (10) with left hand and push ten-
sioner lever (9) toward the left side of the vehicle with right hand. Release lock knob
(10).
(4) Pull out required length of cable. Do not allow cable to knot or kink.
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c. Rigging the Load.

(1) Attach utility chain (4) to lifting shackles (5) or pintle hook of load.
(2) If load is very heavy or deeply mired, install a snatch block (3) to
increase winch pulling power.
(3) To rig a snatch block (3):
(a) Unwind enough cable (7) to reach the load and back to the front
winch. Attach cable chain hook (2) to lifting shackle (1).
(b) Turn snatch block hook (8) to the right. Lift up rear of snatch
block (3) and open support link (6). Insert cable (7). Lift up rear of snatch block (3)
to lower and lock support link (6) to snatch block hook (8). Return hook (8) to origi-
nal position.
(c) Attach utility chain (4) to lift-

ing shackles (5) or pintle hook of load. Attach
snatch block (3) to utility chain (4).
NOTE
• M936A2 wreckers do not have
front anchors for field chocks.
• M936 wreckers are equipped with
field chocks for heavy recovery
operations. Refer to paragraph
2-24 for field chock installation.
(4) Disengage brakes, transmission,

and transfer case of vehicle being retrieved.
d. Pulling Load.
NOTE
This operation requires two
crewmembers.
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(1) Start engine (para. 2-12).

(2) Release hinged latch (10) and pull clutch lever (11) as far back as it will go.
(3) On vehicles with level wind device (9), pull out lock knob (13) and tension-
er lever (12) back. Align lock knob (13) with hole in housing and release.
(4) Press lockout switch (18) and shift transfer case shift lever (17) into high
range.
WARNING
• Direct all personnel to stand clear of winch cable and vehicle
when engaging transmission or transfer case. Failure to do so
• Do not operate winch erratically. Erratic winding will result in
a snapped cable, causing injury or death.
CAUTION
• If temperature is above 70°F (21°C), stop winding operation for
six minutes every 100 ft (30.5 m) of cable winched in, and
leave engine and power takeoff engaged. Failure to do so may
cause damage to winch.
• Do not operate winch when engine is running over 1800 rpm.
Damage to equipment will occur.
NOTE
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Ensure each layer of cable winds evenly, if not equipped with

level wind.
(5) With parking brake applied, place transmission selector lever (2) in 1-5
(drive) and pull transmission power takeoff control lever (3) back to ENGAGE. Return
transmission selector lever (2) to N (neutral).
(6) Pull front winch control lever (4) back to WIND and hold.
(7) Winding speed and pulling capacity of winch is regulated by engine rpm.
To increase, depress accelerator pedal (5) or adjust hand throttle control (1).
(8) Release winch control lever (4) to stop winding.
e. Pulling Indirect Loads.
(1) If vehicle (11) cannot be lined up straight with load (6), line vehicle (11) up
with a reliable go-between such as a large tree (10).
CAUTION
Do not perform front winch operation if direct pull or use of a
go-between object is unavailable.
(2) Unwind enough cable (7) to reach tree (10) and load (6). Refer to task b.
for instructions on unwinding cable (7).
(3) Attach snatch block (8) to cable (7) (task c).
(4) Rig chain (9) from tree (10) to the snatch block (8). Attach cable chain to
pintle hook or lifting shackles of load (6) (task c).
(5) Wind cable (7) until cable chain reaches snatch block (8) (task d).
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NOTE
If load is on a slope, block wheels of lead before loosening cable.
(6) Briefly push front winch control lever (4) forward to WINCH. Cable (7)
will unwind (loosen) to permit removal of snatch block (8).
(7) Remove snatch block (8) and utility chain (9).
(8) Continue winding operation.
f. Lifting and Lowering Loads.
(1) A-frame kit is installed and rigged by unit maintenance.
WARNING
• Vehicle will become charged with electricity if A-frame contacts
or breaks high-voltage wire. Do not leave vehicle while charged
with high-voltage. Notify nearby personnel to have electrical
power turned off. Failure to do this may result in injury or death.
• Do not lower load without a ground guide. Direct all personnel
to stand clear of lifting operation. Swinging loads may cause
injury or death.
CAUTION
• Do not winch out line loads for distances greater than 10 ft
(3 m), as this may result in damage to winch brakedrum.
• Do not attempt to lift loads heavier than 3,000 lb (1,362 kg), as
this may result in damage to the A-frame kit.
(2) Rig winch to load (task c).

(3) To lift load, follow same winding instructions as in task d.
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(4) To lower load:

(a) Push front winch control lever (2) forward to WINCH.
(b) Observe directions of ground guide.
(c) After load has been lowered, release front winch control lever
(2) to NEUTRAL.
(d) Direct ground guide to maintain tension on cable while
unrigging load.
g. After Winch Operation.

(1) Direct ground guide to maintain tension on cable.
(2) Pull front winch control lever (2) back to WIND.
(3) Watch ground guide for signal indicating cable chain coupling is approach-
ing drum.
(4) Release winch control lever (2) when signalled by ground guide.
(5) Direct crewmember to:
(a) Disengage drum clutch by pushing clutch control lever (4) toward the
winch.
CAUTION
Do not force clutch control lever. If lever does not easily disen-
gage, slightly engage winch control lever in WIND until clutch
control lever returns without force.
(b) Swing hinged latch (3) down to lock clutch control lever (4) in disen-
gaged position.
(c) Pull out drum lock knob (5), rotate 90 degrees, and release. If neces-
sary, rotate drum by hand to allow drum lock plunger to engage.
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(d) On winches with level wind device, manually push level wind (12)
completely to the operator’s side of level wind (12) frame. Pull out level wind lock
knob (13), rotate 90 degrees, and release. If necessary, adjust level wind (12) to
assure lock plunger engages.
(6) Push transmission power takeoff control lever (1) forward to DISEN-
GAGE.
h. Preparing Winch for Travel.
(1) On winches without level wind:
(a) Put cable chain (8) under and over right frame extension, then
across top of bumper. Attach cable hook (7) to left lifting shackle (6).
(b) Remove right lifting shackle (11) by unsnapping pin lock (9) and
removing shackle bolt (10). Place chain (8) through lifting shackle (6) and reinstall
shackle (11).
(2) On winches with level wind:
(a) Pull cable chain (16) up through the space between bumper and
winch.
(b) Wind cable chain (16) around level wind (12) frame and attach hook
(7) to frame.
(c) Pull out cable tensioner lock knob (15) with left hand and push tension-
er lever (14) toward left of vehicle with right hand. Release lock knob (15).
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2-23. OPERATION OF CARGO TRUCKS

a. General. M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2 cargo trucks have 7 x 14 ft (2.1 x 4.3
m) cargo beds. M927/A1/A2 and M928/A1/A2 cargo trucks have 7 x 20 ft (2.1 x 6.1 m)
beds. All can be equipped with bow and tarp kit.
b. Lowering and Raising Tailgate.
.WARNING.
On dropside trucks, make sure forward end of dropsides are
secured before lowering tailgate. Failure to do this may result in
injury or death.
(1) On fixed-side vehicles, remove hooks (2) from retainer slots on both sides
of tailgate (1). On dropside trucks, turn locking handles (3) on both sides of tail-
gate (1) counterclockwise to loosen. Grasp ring (4) and turn T-bolt (7) 90°. Remove
locking handles (3).
(2) Lower top of tailgate (1). Do not drop tailgate (1).
(3) Reverse steps 1 and 2 to raise tailgate (1).
c. Lowering and Raising Troop Seats.

(1) To lower troop seats (15), pull troop seat supports (10) forward 45
degrees, release latches (9), and lower seats (15).
(2) Adjust troop seat supports (10) to contact both side and floor of vehicle.
(3) On dropside trucks, install troopseat locking rods (11) in hole (14) near tail-
gate (1). Locking rod (11) can be shortened or lengthened. To adjust locking rod (11):
(a) Loosen locknut (12).
(b) Turn end (13) clockwise to shorten; counterclockwise to lengthen.
(c) Tighten locknut (12).
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(4) To raise troop seat (15), reverse steps 1 through 3.

d. Removing Front and Side Racks.
(1) Lower tailgate (1). Refer to task b.
(2) If troop seats are lowered, raise troop seats (15) and secure in place with
latches (9). Refer to task c.
NOTE
This operation requires two crewmembers.
(3) On dropside trucks:

(a) Remove troop seat locking rods (10) from holes (14) near tailgate (1)
and secure to side rack clip (8).
(b) Raise tailgate (1) ( task b).
(c) Pull back four troop seat securing
pins (5) from corners of dropsides (6).
(d) Remove retaining clip (16) from
anchor pin (17).
(e) Lift and remove side rack (19).
(f) Repeat steps c and d for opposite
side rack (19).
(4) Lift and remove front rack (18).
(5) Lift and remove side racks (19).
e. Installing Front and Side Racks.
NOTE
When installing front rack, be sure front rack
retainer clip is inserted in side rack rings.
(1) Reverse steps 1 through 5 of task d.
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2-23. OPERATION OF CARGO TRUCKS (Contd)
f. Lowering and Raising Dropsides.

(1) Park vehicle where it can best be loaded or unloaded. Turn ignition
switch and battery switch to OFF and apply parking brake.
(2) Turn locking handle (4) counterclockwise to loosen grasp ring (5) and
turn T-bolt (7) 90°. Remove locking handle (4) and repeat operation on opposite end
of dropside (2).
.WARNING.
• Troop seats, side rack braces, bows, side racks, and troop seat
securing pins must be secured in stowed position before lower-
ing dropside. Failure to do so may result in injury or death.
• Make sure side panel front locks are secured before lowering
tailgate or dropsides will fall. Failure to do so may result in
injury or death.
NOTE
(3) Grasp side rack (3) and carefully lower dropside (2).
(4) To load from both sides:
(a) Lower tailgate (1) (task b).
(b) Remove locking handles (4) securing dropside (2) and lower drop-
side (2). Repeat operation for other side.
(5) To raise dropside (2):
(a) Raise dropside (2) and install T-bolt (7) at forward end. Place
T-bolt (7) in slot, turn 90 degrees and hold in position with ring (5). Turn locking
handle (4) clockwise to secure.
(b) Raise opposite dropside (2) and secure it in position.
(6) Raise tailgate (1) and install left rear and right rear locking handles (6).
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2-24. OPERATION OF MEDIUM WRECKER

a. General. The medium wrecker (M936/A1/A2) has a hydraulic crane and front
and rear winches. The vehicle’s winch and towing capacities are adequate for recov-
ering all wheeled vehicles. The medium wrecker can also remove and replace
engines, power packs, and gun tubes.
NOTE
• M936A2 vehicles do not have
a level wind or front anchors
for field chocks.
• All winching and recovery
operations will be performed
IAW FM 20-22.
b. Front Winch Operation.

(1) Refer to paragraph
2-22 for operating instructions.
(2) Install field chocks (4)
for heavy recovery operations or
operations on slippery terrain. To
install chocks (4):
(a) Remove chocks (4)
from storage area at left rear of
wrecker body.
(b) Insert chocks (4) in left

and right brackets (2) below the front
bumper (5). Insert pin (1) through brack-
et (2) and yoke (3) to secure chock (4) in
place.
(c) Dig two 12 in. (30 cm)
holes at spade end (6) of chocks (7).
Insert spade ends (6) in holes.
c. Rear Winch Operation.
.WARNING.
Do not wind out winch cable when
attached to load. Load must be
wound in only. Failure to do this
(1) Position rear of wrecker in

direct line with load to be winched if
possible.
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(2) Engage parking brake lever (9) and turn ignition switch (3) and battery
switch (2) to OFF.
CAUTION
• Before opening hydraulic oil reservoir, make sure area
around reservoir filler cap is clean. Do not allow dirt, dust, or
water to enter reservoir. Failure to do so may cause damage
to internal components.
• Do not proceed with winch operation if oil level is less than
halfway from end of dipstick to full mark. Fill as needed.
Failure to do so may cause damage to internal components.
(3) Check oil level in hydraulic oil reservoir (12). Refer to LO 9-2320-272-12.
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(4) For heavy pulls, install field chocks (15). Perform the following:
(a) Remove field chocks (15) from storage area at left rear of wrecker body.
(b) For direct pulls, install chocks (15) facing the load in left and right
rear chock brackets (13) below bumperettes. Insert pin (16) through bracket (13)
and yoke (17) to secure each field chock (15) in place.
(c) For indirect pulls, install field chocks (15) in left side and rear
brackets (13) for left side pulls or in right side and rear brackets (13) for right side pulls.
(d) Dig two 12 in. (30
cm) holes at spade end (14) of
chocks (15). Insert chock spade ends
(14) in holes.
(5) Start engine (para. 2-
12).
(6) Place transfer case shift
lever (8) in NEUTRAL.
(7) Unlock safety latch (11)
and push transfer case power take-
off lever (10) back to engage.
(8) Place transmission
selector
lever (7) in 1-5 (drive).
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with auto-
matic throttle kit/MWO will
automatically increase engine
rpms to the proper range when
the PTO is engaged.
(9) Pull out hand throttle

control
(1) and set engine speed between
1250 and 1300 rpm as indicated by
tachometer (4).
(10) Turn on floodlight con-
trol
switch (5) if operation is at night
and tactical situation permits.
(11) Turn on amber warning
light switch (6), if required, and if
tactical situation permits.
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(12) Release level wind (1) by pulling out lock

knob (2), rotating it 90 degrees, and releasing knob (2).
(13) Turn on floodlights (5) for night operation if
tactical situation permits.
NOTE
Torque control lever must be in HIGH or LOW
before directional control lever can be operated.
(14) Remove travel pin (8) and pull

torque control lever (7) outward to HIGH.
.WARNING.
Wear hand protection when handling winch
cable. Do not handle cable with bare hands.
Broken wires may result in injury.
NOTE
Cable and snatch block ratings on level surface
are 14,500 lb (6,583 kg) for 3/4 in. (19 mm) cable;
22,500 lb (10,215 kg) for single sheave snatch
block; 27,500 lb (12,485 kg) for double-sheave
snatch block.
(15) To unwind winch cable:

(a) Release cable tensioner switch (9) if
engaged.
(b) Remove travel pin (8) and pull direc-
tional control lever (6) outward to UNWIND until
winch cable hook and
chain (3) are loosened from bumperettes (4).
(c) Direct crewmember to free cable hook
and chain (3) from rear bumperettes (4).
(d) With crewmember maintaining manu-
al tension on cable, pull directional control lever (6)
outward to UNWIND.
(e) After required length of
cable (14) has been unwound, return directional con-
trol lever (6) to NEUTRAL.
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(16) To rig the load:

(a) Attach utility chain (10) to lifting
shackles (11) or pintle hook of load (12).
NOTE
M939A2 vehicles do not have front anchors.
(b) If load (12) is very heavy or deeply

mired, install snatch block (16) or combination of
snatch blocks (16) to increase winch pulling power.
To rig a snatch block (16):
1. Unwind enough cable (14) to
reach the load (12) and back to rear winch. Rig
cable hook and chain (3) to rear bumperettes (4).
2. Turn hook (15) to right. Lift up
rear of snatch block (16) and open support link
(13). Insert cable (14). Lift up rear of snatch block
(16) and lower and lock support link (13) to hook
(15). Return hook (15) to original position.
3. Rig hook (15) to load (12).
(17) Release brakes, transmission, and transfer
case of vehicle being retrieved.
.WARNING.
Direct all personnel to stand clear of winch
cable during winch operation. A snapped winch
cable may result in injury or death.
NOTE
If using the wrecker’s rear winch for self-
recovery, release parking brake and set
spring brake override.
(18) To pull load:

(a) Position lever (7) to LOW for heavy
loads or HIGH for light loads.
(b) Push tensioner switch (9) down to
engage tensioner.
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.WARNING.
Do not operate winch erratically. Erratic winding may result in
a snapped cable, causing injury or death.
(c) Push directional control

lever (1) into WIND.
(19) To shift torque control lever
(2) from LOW to HIGH or HIGH to LOW:
(a) Pull directional control
lever (1) out to NEUTRAL.
(b) Shift torque control
lever (2).
(c) Push directional control
lever (1) in to resume winding.
(20) Place directional control lever
(1) in NEUTRAL to stop winding.
(21) Briefly pull directional control
lever (1) outward to UNWIND to loosen
cable for unrigging.
(22) Remove winch cable chain (7) and hook (9) from load. Remove snatch
blocks if used.
(23) Push directional control lever (1) in to WIND. Release directional control
lever (1) to stop winding operation when cable chain (7) approaches guide rollers (4).
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(24) To prepare rear winch for travel:

(a) Manually push level wind (5) completely to the right. Pull out drum
lock knob (6), rotate 90 degrees, and release. If necessary, adjust level wind (5) to
ensure lock plunger engages.
(b) Place cable chain (7) and hook (9) up through right bumperette (8)
and down through left bumperette (10).
(c) Place cable chain (7) and hook (9) around chain (7) between
bumperettes (8) and (10).
(d) Push directional control lever (1) into WIND. Stop when cable is snug
and replace travel pin.
(25) Pull cable tensioner switch (3) up to disengage tensioner.
(26) Place torque control lever (2) in NEUTRAL and replace travel pin.
(27) Turn off floodlights (11) if used.
(28) Disengage hand throttle control (13) by rotating handle and pushing in to
allow engine speed to drop to idle.
(29) Pull transfer case power
takeoff control lever (18) forward to
disengage, and lock in position.
(30) Place transmission
selector lever (15) in N (neutral).
(31) Turn off main floodlight
switch (16) and amber warning light
switch (14), if used.
(32) If field chocks (12) were
used:
(a) Make sure transfer
case shift lever (17) is in high range.
(b) Release parking
brake lever (19).
(c) Place transmission
selector lever (15) in 1-5 (drive) to
move vehicle ahead far enough to
free chocks (12).
(d) Stop vehicle, shut
down engine, and engage parking
brake lever (19) (para. 2-16).
(e) Remove field
chocks (12).
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d. Crane Operation. The medium wrecker crane is capable of rotating 360°,
extending its boom 18 feet (5.5 meters) and elevating the boom to 45°. A data plate
above crane controls lists variations in safe load crane extension and how it is
rigged. Maximum capacity is 20,000 pounds (9,080 kilograms) with three-part line.
.WARNING.
Gondola safety guard must be in place prior to crane operation.
NOTE
• Whenever possible, position wrecker for a direct rear lift.
• This operation requires two crewmembers.
• Vehicle equipped with auto throttle will automatically idle
between 1350 and 1400 rpms.
• Set CTIS to SAND mode after outrigging (M936A2 model
vehicles).
(1) Park wrecker on a level, hard surface if possible. Wrecker position
depends upon type of lifting operation such as rear lift, side lift, or lift and swing.
(2) Position outriggers (10) as follows:
(a) Remove retaining clip (15) holding L-shaped retaining pin (14) at
corner of outrigger frame tube (16) and remove pin (14).
(b) Pull outrigger (10) out until it stops and lower to a vertical position.
(c) Insert outrigger handle (12) into hole in collar (9).
(d) With crewmember holding collar (9), grasp outrigger base (11) and
turn counterclockwise until base (11) makes contact with ground.
(e) Turn collar (9) clockwise until base (6) seats against ground.
(f) Repeat procedure to lower remaining outriggers (10).
(4) Place transfer case shift lever (4) in neutral.
(5) Unlock safety latch (5) and push transfer case power takeoff lever (6)
back to engage.
(6) Place transmission selector lever (2) in 1-5 (drive).
(7) Pull out hand throttle control (1) on M936/A1 to last stop.
(8) If tactical situation permits, turn on amber warning light switch (7), if
required, and floodlight control switch (3) if operation is at night.
(9) To obtain required lift, adjust shipper braces (17):
(a) Remove retaining clips (19) securing T-shaped retaining pins (18) to
shipper braces (17).
(b) Raise boom (8) to required height by pulling boom control lever (13) back.
Adjust height until holes in male and female sections of shipper braces (17) are aligned.
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.WARNING.
Do not get underneath the wrecker boom when raised unless
properly secured. Failure to do this may result in injury or
death to personnel.
NOTE
If more height is needed than full length of shipper braces allow,
use boom jacks. Refer to paragraph d, step 13 for installation of
boom jacks.
(c) Reinsert T-shaped retaining pins (18) in lined-up holes and secure
with retaining clips (19).
(d) Lower boom (8) to support boom (8) weight on shipper braces (17).
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.WARNING.
Direct all personnel to stand clear of crane or load during crane
operation. A snapped cable, shifting, or swinging load may
cause injury or death.
(10) To lift load:

CAUTION
Do not allow crane block to jam boom sheaves in raising
operation. Failure to do this will damage boom sheaves.
(a) Lower crane block (3) to load (5) by pushing hoist control lever (7) to
DOWN position, and releasing it to stop.
(b) Rig load (5) with utility chains, cable slings, or attach hook (4)
directly to lifting devices on the load (5).
(c) Raise load (5) by pulling hoist control lever (7) to UP position, and
releasing it to stop.
(11) To lower load:

(a) Lower load (5) by pushing hoist control lever (7) to DOWN position,
and releasing it to stop.
(b) Block load (5) to prevent tipping or shifting.
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(12) To lift and swing load:
NOTE
This operation requires use of all outriggers.
(a) Perform steps 1 through 9.

(b) Slightly pull boom control lever (6) back to UP to take boom (1)
weight off shipper braces (12).
(c) Remove retaining clips (16)
from L-shaped shipper brace retaining
pins (14) and remove pins (14) from shipper
brace brackets (13).
(d) Swing brace (12) upward to
brace retaining brackets (10) on each side of
shipper (11). Secure braces (12) on
brackets (10) with retaining clips (15).
CAUTION
When extending boom, move HOIST
and CROWD levers at the same time.
Failure to do so may result in boom
damage.
(e) Extend boom (1) as necessary

by pushing crowd control lever (8) forward to
DOWN. Maintain an even distance between
crane block (3) and boom sheaves (2).
(f) Elevate boom (1) to desired
height by pulling boom control lever (6) back
to UP.
(g) Lift load (5). Refer to step 10.
CAUTION
Boom rotates 360°. Make sure area is
clear of obstacles, and caution is used
when operating boom over cab area.
Damage to windshield, exhaust stack,
air intake, and cab may result.
(h) Push swing control lever (9) forward to LEFT to swing load (5) left.
Pull swing control lever (9) back to RIGHT to swing load (5) right.
(i) Lower load. Refer to step 11.
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(13) For heavy rear lift:
NOTE
This operation requires use of front outriggers.
(a) Perform steps 1 through 9.
(b) Slightly pull boom control lever (2) back to UP to take boom (1)
weight off shipper braces (8).
(c) Remove retaining clips (11) form L-shaped shipper brace retaining
pins (9) and remove retaining pins (9) from shipper brackets (8).
(d) Swing shipper braces (7) upward to brace retaining brackets (5) on
each side of shipper (6). Secure braces (7) on brackets (5) with retaining clips (10).
(e) Push boom control lever (2) forward to DOWN to lower boom (1) to
horizontal position.
CAUTION
When extending boom, move HOIST and CROWD levers at the same time.
Failure to do this will result in boom damage.
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(f) Extend boom (1) to desired operational length by pushing crowd
control lever (4) forward to EXTEND and hoist control lever (3) forward to DOWN.
Maintain even distance between crane block (14) and boom sheaves (13).
(g) Remove boom jacks (15) from wrecker bed.
(h) Remove both retaining pins (16) and jack pin (20). Insert jack pin
(20) in hole of 12-ft mark (21) on boom (1).
(i) Insert boom jack yoke end (17) on jack pin (20) and secure with
retaining pin (16).
(j) Obtain ring-handled pin (19) and extend boom jacks (15) to required
length. Insert ring-handled pin (19) when required length is obtained and secure
with retaining clip (18).
(k) Repeat steps i and j on opposite side of boom (1) with second boom
jack (15).
.WARNING.
Direct all personnel to stand clear of crane or load during crane
operation. A snapped cable, shifting, or swinging load may
(l) Pull boom control lever (2) to UP position until boom jacks (15) are
off the ground.
(m) Remove boom jack base plates (12) from wrecker bed.
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(n) Install boom jack (1) in base plate (3) and secure in place with
retaining pin (7) and retaining clip (8).
(o) Obtain tie bar (2) from wrecker bed and install between boom
jacks (1). Secure in place with retaining pin (5) and retaining clip (6).
(p) Push boom control lever (9) to DOWN position, and release it when
boom jacks (1) make firm contact with ground.
(q) Perform lifting and lowering operation. Refer to steps 10 and 11.
(14) Heavy side lifts are similar to heavy rear lifts except that front and rear
outriggers (4) from the lifting side of the vehicle will be positioned.
e. Towing With Wrecker Crane.

.WARNING.
• If vehicle being towed has inoperative compressed air system,
emergency air and service air lines must not be connected
between vehicles. Failure to do this may result in damage to
equipment, or cause injury or death.
• If the compressed air system of the vehicle being towed has
emergency air and service air lines, they must not be connected.
CAUTION
• Do not use towing as a means to start engine of vehicle with
automatic transmission. Refer to disabled vehicle operator’s
manual for towing instruction. Failure to so may will result
in damage to vehicle.
• Maximum towing speed shall not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) on
paved highway or 15 mph (24 km/h) on off-highway surfaces.
NOTE
When towing M939/A1/A2 series vehicles with inoperative
compressed air system, the spring brakes must be caged.
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(1) Position rear of wrecker directly in front of disabled vehicle.
(2) If tires, transmission, and steering of disabled vehicles are serviceable,
proceed to step 4 and install towbar (10) to front bumper shackle brackets (14).
(3) If disabled vehicle has no shackle brackets (14), or if tires, transmission,
and/or steering of disabled vehicle are unserviceable, proceed to step 5d and use lift-
tow procedure.
(4) To tow a disabled vehicle using front bumper shackle brackets:
(a) Remove lifting shackles (13) from bumper (15) of disabled vehicle.
(b) Install clevis (12) end of towbar (10) on front bumper shackle
brackets (14) and secure in place with clevis bolt (16) and safety pin (11).
(c) Install yoke (18) end of towbar (10) to wrecker pintle hook (19).
.WARNING.
Crisscross and connect utility chains between vehicles in the
event towbar breaks or becomes disconnected. Failure to do this
(d) Crisscross and connect

utility chains (17) to spring hangers (20)
on towed vehicle and secure to towing
vehicle.
(e) Connect emergency and
service air line (22) to respective half
coupling (21) on each vehicle.
(f) Release parking brake
and place transmission, transfer case,
and PTO of disabled M939/A1/A2 series
vehicles in neutral.
(g) Reverse steps a through f
after completion of towing.
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(5) For lift-tow operations:
(a) Attach whiffletree (3) to lifting shackles (4) of disabled vehicle.
Whiffletree (3) is attached the same way as a towbar (12). Refer to step 4c.
(b) Lower crane block (2) and insert hook (5) through center hole of
whiffletree (3). Refer to crane operation (para. 2-24d).
(c) Remove two retaining pins (11) and towbar adjustment pins (10).
Slide out leg extensions (9).
(d) Attach two clamps (8) to clevis (13) of leg extensions (9) and secure
in place with clevis bolts (14) and attached safety pins (15).
(e) Loosen two tension adjusting nuts (7) on clamps (8).
(f) Position clamps (8) against front axle (16) of disabled vehicle and
wrap clamp chain (6) around axle and back up through clamp (8). Lock in place by
turning tension adjusting nut (7) until secure.
(g) Repeat step f with second clamp (8) in position against axle (16) on
opposite side of forward axle.
NOTE
If necessary, adjust length of towbar while performing step h.
Yoke end of towbar should extend one foot or more beyond front
bumper of disabled vehicle.
(h) After both clamps (8) are secured to disabled vehicle, slide leg
extensions (9) back into towbar (12) and secure in place with adjustment pins (10)
and retaining pins (11).
(i) Install yoke end of towbar (12) on wrecker pintle hook (16).
(j) Disengage brakes and remove propeller shafts between
transmission and transfer and place transfer in high range of disabled M939/A1/A2.
(k) Raise crane block (2) and lift front wheels of disabled vehicle off
ground until towbar is level (parallel to ground).
(l) To secure from lift-tow operation, reverse steps a through k.
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f. Securing Crane After Operation.
(1) Secure outriggers (4), two boom
jacks (3), tie bar (6), and boom jack base plates (5).
Refer to step d.
NOTE
When retracting boom, pull
crowd control lever back to
RETRACT and hoist control lever
back to UP to prevent block from
becoming tangled.
(2) Fully retract boom (1) into shipper (2) and

center boom (1) to rear of wrecker.
(3) Remove retaining clip (11) from upper
retaining brackets (7) and swing shipper braces (8) to
shipper brace brackets (9) on wrecker body. Secure
shipper braces (8) in place with L-shaped retaining
pins (10) and retaining clip (12).
(4) Push boom control lever (17) forward to
DOWN to allow shipper braces (8) to support boom
(1) and weight of shipper (2).
(5) Install lifting sling (15) onto crane block
hook (14). Attach hook ends of sling (15) to brackets
(16) on outrigger (4).
(6) Pull hoist control lever (18) back to UP
and remove all slack from lifting sling (15) and boom
cable (13).
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(7) Release hand throttle control (19) by rotating handle and pushing in
to allow engine speed to drop to idle.
(8) Push transfer case power takeoff lever (23) forward to disengage.
(10) Apply parking brake lever (24).
(11) Turn off amber warning light (25) and floodlight control
switch (21) if used during crane operation.
(12) Place transfer case shift lever (22) in desired operating range.
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2-25. OPERATION OF DUMP TRUCKS

a. Payload Capacities. M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2 dump trucks can carry
10,000 lb (4,540 kg) of material cross-country. Table 2-5 lists typical material weights.
.WARNING.
Stay clear of dump body and cab protector at all times during
loading and unloading operations. Dump body can unexpectedly
raise when a heavy load is dropped into dump body and will
cause injury or death.
Table 2-5. Typical Material Weights.

Capacity level Capacity Heaping
full 5.0 cu-yd full 7.5 cu-yd
MATERIAL WEIGHT (3.8 cu-M) (5.7 cu-M)
lb per cu-ft lb per cu-yd lb (approx) lb (approx)
(kg per cuM) (kg) (kg)
Ashes 43 1,161 5,805 8,708

(1,518.5) (2,635.5) (3,953.4)
Cinders 46 1,242 6,210 9,315
(1,624.4) (2,819.3) (4,229.0)
Clay (dry and loose) 77 2,079 *10,395 *15,593
(2,719.1) (4,719.3) (7,079.2)
Clay (wet) 110 2,970 *14,850 †22,275
(3,884.5) (6,741.9) (10,113.0)
Clay and gravel (dry) 100 2,700 *13,500 †20,250
(3,513.3) (6,129.0) (9,193.5)
Clay and gravel (wet) 65 1,755 8,775 *13,163
(2,295.4) (3,983.4) (5,976.0)
Coal, anthracite 54 1,458 7,290 *10,935
(hard) (1,906.9) (3,309.7) (4,964.5)
Coal, bituminous 81 2,187 *10,935 *16,403
(soft) (2,860.4) (4,964.5) (7,447.0)
Coke 28 756 3,780 5,670
(988.8) (1,716.1) (2,587.2)
Concrete 138 3,726 *18,630 †27,945
(4,873.2) (8,58.0) (12,678.2)
Concrete mix (wet) 124 3,348 *16,740 †25,110
(4,379.1) (7,600.0) (11,400.1)
Earth (dry and loose) 75 2,025 *10,125 *15,188
(2,648.8) (4,596.8) (6,895.4)
Earth (moist and 95 2,565 *12,825 *19,238
packed) (3,345.8) (5,822.6) (8,734.1)
* Over rated cross-country payload † Over rated cross-country and highway payload
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Table 2-5. Typical Material Weights (Contd).

Capacity level Capacity Heaping
full 5.0 cu-yd full 7.5 cu-yd
MATERIAL WEIGHT or (3.8 cu-M) or (5.7 cu-M)
lb per cu-ft lb per cu-yd lb (approx) lb (approx)
(kg per cuM) (kg) (kg)
Earth and gravel 100 2,700 *13,500 †20,250

(dry and loose) (3,531.3) (6,129.0) (9,193.5)
Garbage (dry) 37 999 4,995 7,493
(1,306.6) (2,267.7) (3,401.8)
Garbage (wet) 47 1,269 6,345 9,518
(1,659.7) (2,880.6) (4,321.2)
Gravel 110 2,970 14,850 22,275
(3,884.5) (6,741.9) (10,112.9)
Gravel and sand 95 2,565 12,825 19,238
(dry and loose) (3,354.8) (5,822.6) (8,734.1)
Gravel and sand (wet) 120 3,240 16,200 24,300
(4,237.6) (7,354.8) (11,032.2)
Limestone (crushed) 100 2,700 13,500 20,250
(3,531.3) (6,129.0) (9,193.5)
Mud (wet) 120 3,240 16,200 24,300
(4,237.6) (7,354.8) (11,032.2)
Rock and stone 95 2,565 12,825 19,238
(3,354.8) (5,822.6) (8,734.1)
Salt (fine) 50 1,350 6,750 10,125
(1,765.7) (3,064.5) (4,596.8)
Sand (dry and loose) 98 2,646 13,230 19,845
(3,460.7) (6,006.4) (9,009.6)
Sand (dry and packed) 110 2,970 14,850 22,275
(3,884.5) (6,741.9) (10,112.9)
Sand (moist and loose) 120 3,240 16,200 24,300
(4,237.6) (7,354.8) (11,032.2)
Slag (crushed) 75 2,025 10,125 15,188
(2,648.5) (4,596.8) (6,895.4)
Snow (moist and 50 1,350 6,750 10,125
packed) (1,765.7) (3,064.5) (4,596.8)
Stone (crushed) 100 2,700 13,500 20,250
(3,531.3) (6,129.0) (9,193.5)
Stone (loose) 95 2,565 12,825 19,238
(3,354.8) (5,822.6) (8,734.1)
* Over rated cross-country payload † Over rated cross-country and highway payload
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b. Regular Dump Operation.
NOTE
Transfer case shift lever should be in H (high) range.
(1) Start engine (para. 2-12) and position vehicle for dumping. Apply park-
ing brake lever (7), place transmission selector lever (1) in N (neutral), and transfer
case shift lever (3) to HIGH.
(2) Check chains (16) to ensure they will not restrict tailgate (14) opening.
(3) Unhook safety chain and unlock tailgate (14) by pulling control lever (8)
forward and down.
.WARNING.
Direct all personnel to stand clear of vehicle when engaging
transmission or transfer case. Failure to do this will cause
injury or death.
(4) Apply parking brake (7) and shift transmission selector lever (1) in 1-5 (drive).
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(5) Pull transmission power takeoff control lever (2) back to ENGAGE.
(6) Return transmission selector lever (1) to N (neutral).
(7) Depress spring (4) to release safety latch (5) and push dump body con-
trol lever (6) back to raise dump body.
NOTE
• Dump body will stop automatically when fully raised.
• Engine rpm should not exceed 1000 rpm during dumping
operation.
(8) To lower dump body, pull dump body control lever (6) full forward to
lower dump body.
CAUTION
To prevent dump body from raising during vehicle operation,
dump body control lever must remain locked in N (neutral) posi-
tion.
(9) Return dump body control lever (6) to N (neutral) when dump body is
completely lowered. Secure lever (6) with control lever safety latch (5).
(10) Push power takeoff control lever (2) forward to DISENGAGE.
(11) Push tailgate control lever (8) up and back as far as it will go to lock
tailgate (14) in closed position.
c. Rocker-Type Dump Operation.
NOTE
This operation requires two crewmembers. Perform steps 2
through 6 on left side of vehicle first.
(1) Position vehicle for dumping and apply parking brake lever (7). Place
transmission selector lever (1) in N (neutral).
(2) Remove chain (16) from upper chain slot (11).
(3) Thread chain (16) through chain bracket (15) at corner of tailgate (14).
(4) Remove bracket pin (13) in upper hinged bracket (12).
(5) Unfasten retaining hook (9) and swing tailgate wing (10) fully to the
rear of vehicle.
(6) Insert bracket pin (13) in upper hinged bracket (12).
(7) Repeat steps 2 through 5 for right side of tailgate (14).
(8) Remove bracket pin (13) from upper hinged bracket (12).
(9) Lower tailgate (14) and insert bracket pins (13) from upper hinged
brackets (12) on both sides of the vehicle.
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(10) Install chains (6) in lower chain slots (7).
(11) Raise and lower dump body as required. Refer to task 6, steps 4 through 10.
(12) After dump operation, remove two bracket pins (2) and raise tailgate (4).
Swing two tailgate wings (3) to sides of dump body and reinsert bracket pins (2) into
upper hinged brackets (1).
(13) Remove chains (6) from lower chain slots (7).
(14) Secure tailgate wings (3) to retaining hooks (8).
(15) Insert chains (6) in upper chain slots (9).
d. Spreader-Type Dump Operation.

NOTE
This operation requires two crewmembers. Perform steps 2
through 6 on left side first.
(1) Position vehicle for dumping and apply parking brake lever (17). Place
transmission selector lever (11) in N (neutral).
(2) Remove chain (6) from upper chain slot (9).
(3) Thread chain (6) through chain brace (5) at corner of tailgate (4).
(4) Unfasten retaining hook (8) from tailgate wing (3) and swing wing (3)
fully to the rear of vehicle.
(5) Loop chain (6) under tailgate (4), take up slack, and insert link of chain (6)
into lower chain slot (7).
(6) Return tailgate wing (3) to side of dump body and secure with retaining
hook (8).
(7) Repeat steps 2 through 6 for other side of tailgate (4).
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(8) Pull tailgate control lever (18) forward and down to unlock tailgate.
(9) Raise and lower dump body as required. Refer to task b, steps 4 through 6.
(10) Depress spring (14) to release safety latch (15), and pull dump body control
lever (16) back to raise dump body. When dump body lifts 2 or 3 ft (.6 or .9 m), move
dump control lever (16) back to neutral position to lock dump body.
(11) Shift transfer case shift lever (13) up to low range.
(12) Push brake pedal (10) and release parking brake lever (17).
(13) Place transmission selector lever (11) in 1 (first).
(14) Release brake pedal (10) and accelerate.
(15) Raise dump body at intervals by pulling dump body control lever (16)
back to raise and then forward to neutral position as required.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) in 1 (first). If more speed is required,
refer to caution data plate for correct transmission gear range.
(16) After vehicle has been unloaded:

(a) Stop vehicle and apply parking brake lever (17).
(b) Place transmission selector lever (11) in N (neutral).
(c) Shift transfer case shift lever (13) into desired position.
(d) Pull dump body control lever (16) forward to lower position.
(e) Return dump body control lever (16) to neutral position and secure
lever with safety latch (15).
(f) Push power takeoff control lever (12) forward to DISENGAGE.
(g) Unhook safety chain and push tailgate control lever (18) up and
back as far as it will go to lock tailgate (4) in closed position.
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a. General. A fifth wheel, or semitrailer coupler, is mounted on the rear of

M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 tractor trucks. When connected to a semitrailer, the
fifth wheel pivots up, down, and sideways to allow for changes in road conditions. The
fifth wheel is rated at 37,500 lb (17,025 kg) cross-country.
b. Wedge Adjustment.
(1) Position fifth wheel wedges (13) fully below walking beam (10) for
highway operations.
(2) Position wedges (13) back and away from walking beam (10) for cross-
country operations.
(3) To position wedges:
(a) Remove screws (14) from center wedges (13).
(b) Remove wedge (13) and reverse position.
(c) Install screws (14) on center wedges (13) and tighten.
c. Coupling Semitrailer.
.WARNING.
When backing up, maintain centerline of tractor with centerline
of semitrailer and use ground guide.
(1) Back up tractor so fifth wheel coupler jaws (11) are directly in line
with semitrailer kingpin (3).
(2) Stop tractor in front of semitrailer, place transmission shift lever (8)
in N (neutral), and apply parking brake (9).
(3) Turn landing gear crank (4) to adjust semitrailer height to tractor.
Semitrailer approach plates (2) should be slightly lower than tractor fifth wheel (1).
(4) Block semitrailer wheels with chocks (5).
(5) Pull plunger handle (12) forward, then out, to open fifth wheel
coupling jaws (11).
(6) Release parking brake (9) and slowly back tractor under semitrailer.
Place transmission selector (8) in N (neutral) and apply parking brake (9).
.WARNING.
Make sure to connect service hose to service coupling and
emergency hose to emergency coupling. Hoses not properly
connected will cause brake failure.
(7) Connect tractor air coupling (15) to semitrailer air couplings (16).
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.WARNING.
Airbrake hose shutoff valves must be open at all times during
normal operation of tractor truck and trailer, and brakes should
be functional. Failure to follow these precautions may cause
(8) Open shutoff valves (7) by placing handles (6) in alignment with
valves (7).
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(9) Press in trailer air supply

valve (3) and hold in place for 15 seconds.
Release valve (3). Valve (3) should remain
in engaged position indicating semitrailer
airbrake system has proper air pressure.
If valve (3) does not remain in engaged
position, disconnect couplings (9) and
notify your supervisor.
(10) Pull down trailer air
brake hand control lever (2) to engage
semitrailer brakes.
.WARNING.
Do not back up without a ground guide. Doing so may result in
damage to vehicle, injury, or death.
(11) Release parking brake lever (6), place transmission selector lever (5)
in R (reverse), and resume backing up.
(12) Stop vehicle when coupling jaws (7) close around semitrailer
kingpin (8). Visually check to make sure jaws (7) have completely closed.
(13) With trailer air brake control handle (2) engaged, place
transmission selector lever (5) in 1 (first) and slightly depress accelerator pedal.
Tractor will not move forward if fifth wheel is properly connected to semitrailer.
CAUTION
Stop vehicle immediately if tractor moves forward and repeat
task c, steps 9 through 12.
(14) Place transmission selector lever (5) in N (neutral) and apply
parking brake lever (6).
(15) Connect electrical cable (11) to electric receptacle (10) on semitrailer.
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(16) Check semitrailer lights:

(a) Turn light switch (1) to STOP TURN position or SER DRIVE
(service drive) position.
(b) Operate turn signal switch (4) and direct ground guide to check
for proper operation of semitrailer signal lights.
(c) Depress brake pedal and direct ground guide to check for
proper operation of semitrailer stoplights.
(17) Turn crank (12) to raise landing gear (14) on semitrailer.
(18) Stow landing gear float pads (15) in racks (13), and remove wheel
chocks (16).
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d. Uncoupling Semitrailer.
.WARNING.
Use ground guide when backing up
to park semitrailer. Failure to do
this will result in damage to
vehicle, injury, or death.
(1) Push trailer air supply valve
(M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 (1) in.
(2) Place semitrailer in proper
location and engage airbrake hand control
lever/Johnnie bar (2) and parking brake
lever (3).
(3) Place wheel chocks (12) in front
and behind semitrailer wheels.
(4) Place landing gear float pads (6)
on ground under semitrailer landing gear (5).
(5) Turn crank (4) until landing
gear (5) makes firm contact with float pads (6).
CAUTION
Ensure all lights are turned to
OFF position. Failure to do this
will result in damage to vehicles
electrical system.
(6) Disconnect and remove electrical
cable (8) from semitrailer and secure cable (8)
on tractor.
(7) To release semitrailer kingpin
(11), pull plunger handle (14) forward, then
out, to open fifth wheel coupling jaws (13).
.WARNING.
Do not pull tractor forward beyond
approach ramps until all air lines
are disconnected. Failure to do this
(8) Move tractor forward until fifth wheel (9) is clear of semitrailer.
(9) Turn handle (16) of airbrake hose shutoff valve (15) to the closed position.
(10) Disconnect airhose couplings (7) from semitrailer and secure airhose
couplings (7) on tractor.
(11) Disengage airbrake hand control lever/Johnnie bar (2) and parking
brake lever (3), and continue operations without trailer.
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2-26.1. OPERATION OF M931/A1/A2 W/O ABS AND M932/A1/A2

W/O ABS TRACTORS WHEN TOWING M131 SERIES,
M967/A1, M969/A1/A2, AND M970/A1 5,000-GALLON
FUEL TANKERS
NOTE
This paragraph is for vehicles without ABS.
a. Braking.
WARNING
• M939 series vehicles have a conventional air brake system,
which is very sensitive. Drivers of these vehicles must be
well-trained in operating tactical vehicles with air brakes.
Air brakes are unique because braking force is proportional
to pedal travel, but the driver does not experience resistance
from the brake pedal. An inexperienced driver may respond
to lack of resistance by applying too much force to brake
pedal. This may cause brakes to lock up and vehicle to
become uncontrollable, resulting in damage to vehicle or
• Apply brakes gradually. Panic stops may cause wheel lockup,
stalled engine, and loss of power steering. Failure to comply
may cause damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• Hard braking while turning may cause wheels to lock up and
vehicle to skid out of control, resulting in damage to vehicle
or injury or death to personnel.
• Do not drive too fast for total weight of vehicle, amount of
fuel in tanker, length and angle of grade, road conditions,
and weather. Failure to do so may result in damage to
vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• The use of brakes on a long or steep downgrade supplements
braking effect of engine. Ensure vehicle is in correct low gear
before starting down a grade, and follow correct braking
techniques described in steps 1 through 5. Failure to comply
may result in damage to equipment or injury or death to
personnel.
• Comply with warning signs indicating length and angle of
grade. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment
• Ensure vehicle is moving 10–15 mph (16–24 km/h) slower
than posted ramp speed for entrance or exit ramps. Failure
to comply may result in vehicle rollover, causing damage to
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WARNING
• Operation of 5,000-gallon semitrailers (M131 series,

M967/A1/A2, and M970/A1) can carry 5,000 gallons of fuel
(but not water) when towed with M931/A1/A2 or M932/A1/A2
tractors. This applies to operating on prepared surfaces, such
as paved, gravel, or dirt roads. Failure to comply may result
in damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• On cross-country terrain, payload is limited to 3,000 gallons
of fuel if the prime mover is an M931/A1/A2 or M932/A1/A2
series 5-ton tractor. Failure to comply may result in damage
to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
1. When making a normal stop, push brake pedal down, controlling pressure so
vehicle comes to a smooth and safe stop. For an emergency stop, brake so vehicle
can be steered and controlled to maintain a straight line. Use one of the following
methods.
WARNING
If wheels lock up, remain off of brakes until wheels begin
turning again. It may take approximately one second for wheels
to begin turning. Failure to comply may cause vehicle to stray
off course of travel, resulting in damage to vehicle or injury or
death to personnel.
(a) Controlled Braking. Without turning steering wheel, apply brakes as
hard as possible without locking wheels. If large steering adjustments are
necessary, or wheels are sliding, release brakes. Brake again when tires gain
traction.
(b) Stab Braking. Apply brakes are hard as possible. Release brakes when
wheels lock up. Once wheels begin turning, apply brakes fully again.
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WARNING
Liquid surge results from liquid’s movement in partially-filled
tanks, which may result in loosing control of 5,000 gallon fuel
tankers causing vehicle damage, injury or death to personnel.
2. Because of vehicle’s high center of gravity and liquid surge, start, slow down,
and stop smoothly. If a quick stop is necessary to avoid a crash, use controlled
braking.
3. Know how much space is required to stop vehicle. More space may be
necessary to stop an empty tanker vehicle than a full tanker vehicle.
4. Do not tailgate.Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of
you. Drive far enough behind other vehicles to allow at least three vehicle lengths.
5. Look far enough down the road to avoid unexpected obstacles and perform
necessary lan changes. At night, drive slowly enough to observe obstacles with
headlights, avoiding the need for sudden lan changes or abrupt stops.
b. Steering.
WARNING
Avoid steering more than necessary to clear an obstacle.
Oversteering may cause a skid, jackknife, or rollover. Failure to
comply may cause damage to vehicle or injury or death to
personnel.
1. After clearing an obstacle, prepare to countersteer (turn steering wheel in

opposite direction) to recenter vehicle.
2. Slow down before curves, then accelerate slightly through the curve. Posted
speeds for a curve may be too fast for tanker vehicle.
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c. Speed Limits.
WARNING
• Do not drive faster than road or weather conditions permit.
Maximum safe speed limit for normal highway driving is
55 mph (88 km/h).
• Stopping can be adversely affected by poor road/weather
conditions. Drive at a slow, safe speed in poor conditions to avoid
excessive braking. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment or serious injury or death to personnel.
1. At unit-level maintenance, all operators must adhere to the following

maximum driving speeds:
Prepared surfaces (paved, gravel, or dirt roads) . . . .40 mph (64 km/h)
Cross-country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 mph (56 km/h)
Sand, snow, mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 mph (40 km/h)
Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 mph (19 km/h)
2. When necessary to slow down vehicle to maintain posted safe speed limit,
perform the following steps:
(a) Apply brakes just hard enought to feel a definite slowdown of vehicle.
This brake application should last for roughly three seconds.
(b) When speed has been reduced to approximately 5 pmh (8 km/h) below
posted speed limit, release brakes.
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2-26.2. OPERATION OF M931/A1/A2 W/ABS AND M932/A1/A2

W/ABS TRACTORS WHEN TOWING M131 SERIES,
FUEL TANKERS
WARNING
Death or serious injury to soldiers, or damage to army equipment
will occur if the instructions in this procedure are not followed.
a. Payload.
WARNING
• Operation of 5,000-gallon semitrailers (M131 series,
M967/A1/A2, and M970/A1) can carry 5,000 gallons of fuel
(but not water) when towed with M931/A1/A2 or M932/A1/A2
tractors. This applies to operating on prepared surfaces, such
as paved, gravel, or dirt roads. Failure to comply may result
in damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• On cross-country terrain, payload is limited to 3,000 gallons
of fuel if the prime mover is an M931/A1/A2 or M932/A1/A2
series 5-ton tractor. Failure to comply may result in damage
to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
• Liquid surge results from liquid’s movement in partially-
filled tanks, which may result in loosing control of 5,000
gallon fuel tankers causing vehicle damage, injury or death
to personnel.
b. Mountain Operations.
The general rule-of-thumb for determining proper gear range and speed is to
use the same speed descending a grade as the speed achieved ascending the grade.
A typical descent speed for this combination on a 9 percent grade should be limited
to 20 mph (32 km/h). The brake system provides more than adequate brake capacity
for safe mountain terrain operations, if properly operated and maintained.
c. Braking.
WARNING
Stopping distance is generally reduced by ABS technology. ABS
technology is designed to perform a conventional braking
technique called “stab” braking automatically using wheel
speed sensors. Drivers must understand they should not pump
the brakes on an ABS-equipped vehicle, as this will deactivate
the ABS. Drivers must also understand that by removing
pressure from the brake pedal, drivers can also deactivate the
ABS. Failure to comply may result in damage to vehicle or
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WARNING
• When the ABS senses impending wheel lockup, the ECU will
modulate the relays which will repeat a “release and
recharge” cycle of air in the brake chambers. Unlike a car’s
ABS, where you can feel this modulation on the brake pedal,
you will not feel any modulation of the brake pedal on an air
brake system. When the ABS does modulate, you will feel a
jerking sensation of the vehicle as the brakes rapidly release
and lock. Failure to comply may result in damage to vehicle
• M939 series vehicles have a conventional air brake system,
which is very sensitive. Drivers of these vehicles must be
well-trained in operating tactical vehicles with air brakes.
Air brakes are unique because braking force is proportional
to pedal travel, but the driver does not experience resistance
from the brake pedal. An inexperienced driver may respond
to lack of resistance by applying too much force to brake
pedal. Operators can be confident that M939 series trucks
equipped w/ABS brakes have more than adequate brake
capacity for safe mountain terrain operations.
• Do not drive too fast for total weight of vehicle, amount of
fuel in tanker, length and angle of grade, road conditions,
and weather. Failure to do so may result in damage to
• Comply with warning signs indicating length and angle of
grade. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment
• Ensure vehicle is moving 10–15 mph (16–24 km/h) slower
than posted ramp speed for entrance or exit ramps. Failure
to comply may result in vehicle rollover, causing damage to
d. Convoy Integrity. For convoys that include medium tractors transporting
petroleum tankers, convoy speeds will be established in advance of movement so as
not to exceed the maximum safe speed of the slowest transport equipment operating
within each convoy. Convoy briefings will set forth the speed restrictions with a
clear statement to all convoy participants as to the purpose and reasons for such
speed restrictions.
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e. Safe Operation.
1. ABS allows the wheels to roll while the driver maintains full brake pressure
on the brake pedal. The rolling action helps to regain traction control (stability) on
the rear wheels.
2. Because of vehicle’s high center of gravity and liquid surge, start, slow down,
and stop smoothly. If a quick stop is necessary to avoid a crash, maintain full brake
pressure.
3. Know how much space is required to stop vehicle. More space may be
necessary to stop an empty tanker vehicle than a full tanker vehicle.
4. Do not tailgate. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of
you. Drive far enough behind other vehicles to allow at least three vehicle lengths.
5. Look far enough down the road to avoid unexpected obstacles and perform
necessary lane changes. At night, drive slowly enough to observe obstacles with
headlights, avoiding the need for sudden lane changes or abrupt stops.
f. Steering.
WARNING
• ABS technology is designed to maintain rolling traction and
steering. The rolling action may produce longer stopping
distances on some surfaces, such as freshly fallen snow or loose
gravel. The ABS steering advantage outweighs any braking
disadvantage on these surfaces. Evasive steering techniques are
designed to allow the driver to steer the vehicle clear of damage.
By maintaining a speed reduction without wheel lockup, ABS
increases steerability of the vehicle. The driver should use just
enough steering movement to adjust the vehicle to a clear space
on the roadway.
• Avoid steering more than necessary to clear an obstacle.
Oversteering may cause a skid, jackknife, or rollover. Failure to
comply may cause damage to vehicle or injury or death to personnel.
Slow down before curves, then accelerate slightly through the curve. Posted
speeds for a curve may be too fast for tanker vehicle.
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g. Speed Limits.
WARNING
• Do not drive faster than road or weather conditions permit.
Maximum safe speed limit for normal highway driving is
55 mph (88 km/h).
• Stopping can be adversely affected by poor road/weather
conditions. Drive at a slow, safe speed in poor conditions to avoid
excessive braking. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment or serious injury or death to personnel.
All operators must adhere to the following maximum driving speeds:
Prepared surfaces (paved, gravel, or dirt roads) . . . .55 mph (88 km/h)
Cross-country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 mph (64 km/h)
Sand, snow, mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 mph (40 km/h)
Icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 mph (8-19 km/h)
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2-27. OPERATION OF EXPANSIBLE VAN TRUCK

a. General. Expansible van trucks transport communication equipment into the
field. Van bodies are 8 ft (2.4 m) wide in travel position. In the field, van sides expand
to nearly 14 ft (4.3 m).
b. Selecting Operating Site. Whenever possible, position van on level, firm ground.
.WARNING.
Block vehicle wheels if operating site is on a grade, no matter
how slight. Failure to do this will result in injury or death.
c. Leveling Van Body.

(1) Remove four adjustable leveling jacks (4) and foot pads (5) from stowage
compartment in rear of van body.
(2) Attach foot pad (5) to bottom of each jack (4). Assemble and install inner
and outer tubes of jack (4) and adjust length to approximate height of brackets (1)
(marked H) at each corner of van. Secure jack (4) with chained pin (7).
(3) Insert upper foot (2) of jack (4) into bracket (1). Install jack handle (3) and
unscrew jack (4) until foot pads (5) are in firm contact with ground. Anchor each jack
foot pad (5) with two jack spikes (6). Do not attempt to raise entire van off of ground
with leveling jacks.
(4) Repeat procedure at each corner of van until body is level.
d. Expanding Van Body.
.WARNING.
Open van door slowly. Personnel may be on
ladder. Use caution when using ladder.
CAUTION 7
Vehicle must be approximately level for
expansion or retraction of van body.
NOTE
(1) Ladder setup:

(a) Release toggle clamp (11) secur-
ing right ladder (10).
(b) Lift ladder (10) up to remove.
(c) Install ladder (10) in brackets below rear doors.
(2) Remove chained pin (16) from lock handle (15). Pull handle (15) out and
disengage handle (15) end from retaining bracket (17). Repeat procedure at all four
van corners.
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(3) Remove side panel lock

wrench and ratchet wrench from holders
inside left rear door.
(4) Using side panel lock
wrench, turn four side locks (9) (marked A)
counterclockwise.
(5) Push locking plunger (14)
downward to release left ratchet (13).
(6) Turn left ratchet (13)

(marked B) counterclockwise with ratchet wrench
to expand left side panel (8) on left side of vehicle.
Turn right ratchet (12) (marked B) to expand
right side panel (8) on right side of vehicle. Crank
both sides fully out.
(7) Unfold two end panels (18) on
each side panel (8). Unclip and use side lock
rod (19) (marked C) to keep end panel door
open and out of the way while roof (21) and
floor panels (20) are being raised and lowered.
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.WARNING.
Have crewmember support raised floor panel when operator turns
hinged roof lock handle. Floor panel may fall, resulting in injury or
death.
NOTE
Push open roof and floor panel from inside van only.
(8) Turn hinged roof lock handle (10) (marked D) counterclockwise to unlock
roof panel (3) and floor panel (4).
(9) From inside van, push hinged roof (3) and floor panel (4) outward, step out
onto floor panel (4) and lift roof panel (3) until swivel hooks (8) (marked E) can be
turned at right angles. Support hinged roof (3) on three swivel hooks (8).
(10) Slide end panel bolt (15) (marked F) into corner post guide (14).
(11) Crank both sides (1) in with ratchet wrench (17) until swivel eyes (7) on tog-
gle clamps (9) (marked G) on van roof (3) can be attached to swivel hooks (8). Left ratchet
(16) is turned clockwise to retract left side of van. Right ratchet (18) is turned counter-
clockwise to retract right side of van.
(12) Pull side panel (2) straight by partially closing toggle clamps (9). While
doing this, push up on hinged roof (3) and out on end panel (1) to ensure seal alignment.
(13) Stand on hinged floor panel (4) to relieve any binding.
(14) Adjust left ratchet (16) and right ratchet (18) to ensure a tight seal.
(15) Close three toggle clamps (9) on each side (2), closing the center clamp
first.
(16) Remove side swing rod (6) from retaining clip (11). Swing rod (6) down
and engage end of swing rod (6) with lock handle assembly (12). Push assembly
closed and secure with chained pin (13). Repeat procedure at all four van corners.
NOTE
Make sure sliding end panel bolts are fully extended into cor-
ner post guides.
(17) Set up van as applicable:

(a) Mount ladders (5) to rear and/or side doors.
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(b) Remove ground spike (6) and

spike cable (4) from storage location.
.WARNING.
• Ground spike must be driven
into ground 18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
and spike cable connected to the
chassis, ensuring that all termi-
nals make good contact with
bare metal before connecting
power from outside source. If
necessary, scrape dirt, paint, or
rust from contact area. Failure
to do this will result in electrical
damage, injury, or death.
• Open van door slowly. Personnel
may be on ladder. Use caution
when using ladder.
(c) Remove wingnut (8) and con-

nect ring terminal (3) on spike cable (4) to
chassis stud (1) behind left-rear stoplight (2).
Connect spike cable terminal clamp (5) to
ground spike (6) and slide up to T-handle (7).
(d) Drive ground spike (6) 18-24
in. (46-61 cm) into ground.
(e) Remove canvas cover on
cable reel (11).
(f) Remove power cable (10) on
cable reel (11) using ratchet wrench.
NOTE
It may be necessary to use electric
auxiliary cable ring to connect to
auxiliary power source.
(g) Connect power cable (10) to

appropriate auxiliary power source.
(h) Connect other end of power
cable (10) to power receptacle (9).
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e. Operating Van Electrical System.

(1) Inspect ground spike (6), spike cable (4),
and chassis stud (1) for loose or damaged components.
(2) Turn to connect switch box (12) to outside
power source.
(3) Turn on ceiling light switch (switch 14).
(4) Turn on receptacle switches (switches 1, 3,
4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13).
(5) Turn on switch 5 if left heater (13) is to be
used. Turn on switch 8 if right heater (15) is to be used.
Refer to step f. for left and right heater operating
instructions.
(6) Turn air conditioner switch if air condition-
ing unit (14) is to be used. Refer to step h. for air condi-
tioner operating instructions.
(7) Turn on switch 2 if blackout switch (16) is
to be used. Refer to step i. for blackout operating
instructions.
(8) Turn on emergency light switch (17) if out-
side power source fails.
f. Operating Van Heaters.
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WARNING
Ground spike must be driven into
ground 18-24 in. (46-61 cm) and spike
cable connected to the chassis before
power can be taken from outside source.
Failure to do this will result in electri-
cal damage, injury, or death.
(1) Turn on main switch in circuit breaker

switch box (1).
(2) Turn on left heater switch (switch 5)
and/or right heater switch (switch 8) in circuit
breaker switch box (1).
(3) Set heater thermostat (2) to desired
temperature.
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(4) Open heater fuel shutoff valve (5).

(5) Set heater switch (3) to HEATER (for heated air) or FAN (for unheated
air) as desired. White indicator light (4) should come on when heater is working
properly.
(6) Set louver operating handles (4) on each side to control mix of outside
air with recirculated air.
(7) Open heat registers (7) below heaters.
(8) To stop heaters, turn off heater control switch (3).
CAUTION
Do not turn off heater circuit breaker switches (switches 5 and 8) until
white indicator light goes off. Damage to heater will result.
(9) To secure heater for transit, turn heater fuel shutoff (5) and turn off left
heater switch (switch 5) and right heater switch (switch 8), as required.
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g. Operating Van Air Conditioner.

(1) Push bonnet door control rod (9) forward to open bonnet door (11).
(2) Turn on main circuit breaker switch in circuit breaker switch box (1).
(3) Turn on air conditioner switch in circuit breaker switch box (1).
(4) Turn on power input switch (3) and compressor circuit breaker (4).
(5) Set air conditioner control (5) to COOL for cold air or VENT for ventila-
tion of outside air into van.
(6) Turn compressor switch (6) to HIGH when starting air conditioning
unit. Turn switch (6) to LOW after desired temperature is obtained.
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(7) Adjust temperature selector (7). Cooler temperatures are obtained when
temperature selector (7) is turned counterclockwise.
(8) Open air conditioner
vents (8).
(9) To shut off air condi-
tioner:
(a) Turn air condi-
tioner control (5) to VENT.
(b) Turn compressor
circuit breaker (4) to OFF.
(c) Turn power input
switch (3) to OFF.
(d) Turn off air condi-
tioner switch in circuit breaker
switch box (1).
(e) Pull bonnet door
control rod (9) back to close bon-
net door (11).
h. Blackout Operations.
(1) Push up blackout panels (12) on van sides and rear doors to block in all
interior light.
(2) Turn on blackout circuit switch (switch 2) in circuit breaker box (1).
(3) Turn on main circuit breaker switch in circuit breaker box (1).
(4) Turn on blackout switch (2). Ceiling lights (10) will cut off automatically
when van door is opened.
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NOTE
Leave switches servicing machines that must operate without
interruption during blackout conditions in OFF positions. Lights
to operate these machines should be plugged into a separate
overhead receptacle with blackout switch in ON position.
(5) After blackout operation:

(a) Turn all overhead receptacle blackout switches (6) to OFF.
(b) Turn off main blackout switch (2).
(c) Turn off blackout circuit breaker (switch 2) in circuit breaker box (1).
i. Retracting Van Body.

(1) Turn off van machines.
(2) Remove and stow all gear and equipment from expanded van floor.
(3) Close and secure all windows, screws, and side doors.
(4) Turn off all switches (switches 1 through 15, air conditioner, and main
switch) in circuit box (1).
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(5) Release and unhook six toggle
clamps (3). Do not place swivel hooks (5) in stowed position.
(6) Disconnect field telephone lead-in (7), if used.
(7) Disconnect power cable (8) from van auxiliary power entrance receptacle
and auxiliary power source.
(8) Disengage side lockrods (9) at all four corners
from lock handle assemblies (11) and place rods (9) in
retaining clips (10).
(9) Make sure locking plunger is unlocked to
release right ratchet (13).
(10) Turn right ratchet (13) clockwise with ratchet
wrench (14) to expand right side panel (12). Crank side
panel (12) until fully expanded.
(11) Retract two end sliding bolts (15).
(12) Push up on hinged roof (16) to free end panels
(18). Push out on end panels (17) and hold panels open with
holding rod (18).
(13) Push up on hinged roof (16) and swing swivel
hooks (5) into stored position. Lower hinged roof (16).
(14) Engage eye of each toggle clamp (3) with anchor
post (4) in stored position and close toggle clamp (3).
(15) From outside van,
push floor panel (19) upward
and inward with roof panel
(16) downward until fully
closed.
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(16) Turn ratchet wrench

(8) clockwise to lock floor (5)
and roof (1) panels in position.
(17) Remove holding rods
(3) from end panels (2) and insert
each rod (3) into retaining clips
on beam (4).
(18) Close end panels (2)
at all corners.
(19) Turn right ratchet
(7) counterclockwise with ratchet
wrench (8) to retract right side
panel (11). Crank side (11) until
fully retracted. Push locking
plunger (6) upward to lock ratchet
(7).
(20) Repeat steps 9
through 19 for left side.
NOTE
Left ratchet operates opposite that of the right ratchet. Reverse direction
of rotation for operation in steps 10 and 19.
(21) Turn four side locks (12) clockwise with side panel lockwrench (15) and
insert all four corner ends of lock handle assembly (13) into retaining bracket (17).
Close lock handle assembly (13) and secure in place with chained pin (16).
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(22) Remove ground spike (9) and store in storage location (14).
(23) Remove two jack spikes (22) from foot-
pad (21) and install jack handle (19) in leveling jack (20). Rotate jack handle (19) clock-
wise until footpad (21) clears ground.
(24) Remove leveling jack (20) from van body bracket (18) and detach footpad
(21) from jack (20).
(25) Remove leveling jack eyebolt (23) and telescope leveling jack (20). Reinsert
eyebolt (23).
(26) Repeat steps 23 through 25 with three remaining van body leveling jacks
(20).
(27) Stow two leveling jacks (20), foot-
pads (21), and jack spikes (22) in compartment at rear of van body.
(28) Stow all tools and equipment used in van operation.
(29) Close and secure rear doors.
(30) Install ladders (24) to rear doors (26) and secure for travel with toggle
clamps (25).
(31) Start with van end of auxiliary power cable (28) and, using handle (29),
wind up power cable (28) on reel (27).
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2-28. DECALS AND INSTRUCTION PLATES

a. The location and contents of decals and instruction plates are provided in this
paragraph. A complete list and location of all decals and instruction plates is in
TM 9-2320-272-20P. If any of these plates are worn, broken, painted over, missing, or
unreadable, they must be replaced.
b. Below are those decals and plates that are located inside the cab. These decals
and plates are common to one or more models covered in this manual.
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c. The plate and decals shown below are located on the air cleaner assembly
and are common to all M939/A1/A2 series vehicles.
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d. Below are those plates located on the service and emergency couplings and
are common to M939/A1/A2 series vehicles.
e. The decal shown below is located on the hydraulic reservoir tank and is
common to M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, and M932/A1/A2
models.
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f. The labels shown below are located on the central box harness and are
common to all M939/A1/A2 series vehicles.
g. The decals shown below are located on the radiator and are common to all
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h. The decal shown below is located on the surge tank and is common to all
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i. The vehicle decal shown below is common only to the dump (M929, M930),
tractor (M931/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2), and wrecker (M936/A1/A2) vehicles.
j. The caution plates shown below are common only to the dropside cargo
(M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2) model vehicles.
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k. The warning plate shown below is located only on the cab protector of dump
(M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2) models.
l. The plate shown below is located on the hard top installed on M939/A1/A2
series vehicles.
l.1. The sticker shown below is located on driver’s side front window and
indicates that this vehicle is equipped with antilock brake system (ABS).
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m. The plates shown below are common to all front winch models and wrecker
rear winch (M925/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2, and M936/A1/A2)
models.
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n. The plates shown below are common only to the medium wrecker
(M936/A1/A2) model.
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o. The vehicle plates shown below are common only to the expansible van
(M934/A1/A2) model vehicles.
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2-29. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

a. General. This paragraph provides information for personnel processing vehi-
cles for shipment. Most tasks associated with shipment may have been performed by
unit maintenance prior to delivery. If this vehicle is to be transported to a loading site,
the following preparation may be necessary
b. Tools and Special Requirements. Except for spare tire removal (para. 3-11),
the organization responsible for processing will provide tools and containers for
stowage. Stowage of parts removed will be on vehicles or in suitable containers as
specified by contracting agent. Exposed exhaust and intake pipes must be covered
when vehicles are not running.
c. Minimum Reducible Height.
(1) On the M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, and M928/A1/A2 cargo
trucks, the minimum reducible height is referenced on data plate located on right
side of instrument panel (para. 2-28). All portions of the vehicle above this point
must be removed or lowered. These may include any or all of the following:
A Rear view mirrors (task d.).
B Windshield (para. 2-21).
C Cab top (para. 2-21). For hard cab tops, refer to unit maintenance.
D Air intake extension (task f.).
E Davit and boom (task g.).
F Exhaust pipe extension (task e.).
G Spare tire (M923A1/A2, M925A1/A2, M927A1/A2, M928A1/A2) (para. 3-11).
H Tarpaulin and bow kit (para. 2-42). Stow flat on bed of truck.
I Side and front racks (M927/A1/A2 and M928/A1/A2) (para. 2-23).
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(2) On the M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 tractors, the minimum reducible

height is referenced on data plate located on the side of the instrument panel
(para. 2-28). All portions of the vehicle above this point must be removed or lowered.
These may include any or all of the following:
J Air intake extension (task f.).
K Davit and boom (task g.).
L Cab top (para. 2-21). For hard cab tops, refer to unit maintenance.
M Exhaust pipe extension (task e.).
N Rear view mirrors (task d.).
O Windshield (para. 2-21).
P Spare tire (M931A1/A2 and M932A1/A2) (para. 3-11).
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d. Mirror Removal and Installation.
(1) Removal
(a) On left side of vehicle, remove locknut (11) and washer (10) from
screw (8), lower brace (5), and lower door hinge (9).
(b) Remove locknut (13) and washer (14) from screw (18) support
braces (16) and (17), and bracket (15).
(c) Remove locknut (12) and washer (7) from screw (2), support braces
(1) and (3), and door hinge (6).
(d) Remove screws (2), (8), and (18) from mirror assembly (4), bracket
(15), and door hinges (6) and (9). Remove mirror assembly (4).
(e) Install screw (18), washer (14), and locknut (13) on support bracket (15).
(f) Install screw (2), washer (7), and locknut (12) on door hinge (6).
(g) Install screw (8), washer (10), and locknut (11) on door hinge (9).
(h) Repeat steps a through g for right side of vehicle.
(2) Installation
(a) On left side of vehicle, remove screw (2), washer (7), and locknut
(12) from door hinge (6).
(b) Remove screw (18), washer (14),
and locknut (13) from support bracket (15).
(c) Remove screw (8), washer (10),
and locknut (11) from door hinge (9).
(d) Install mirror assembly (4) on
top door hinge (6) with screw (2), washer
(7), and locknut (12), and on lower door
hinge (9) with screw (8), washer (10), and
locknut (11).
(e) Install support braces
(16) and (17) on bracket (15) with screw
(18), washer (14), and locknut (13).
(f) Adjust mirror as neces-
sary to provide unobstructed rear view.
(g) Repeat steps a through f
for right side of vehicle.
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e. Exhaust Pipe Extension Removal and Installation.
WARNING
Do not touch hot exhaust system components with bare hands.
Injury to personnel may result.
(1) Removal
(a) Remove locknut (25) and screw (22) from muffler coupling clamp (21).
(b) Remove muffler coupling clamp (21), gasket (24), and muffler exten-
sion (20) from muffler (23).
(c) Install screw (22), locknut (25), muffler coupling clamp (21), and
gasket (24) on muffler extension (20).
(2) Installation
(a) Remove locknut (25) and screw (22) from muffler coupling clamp (21).
(b) Remove muffler coupling clamp (21) and gasket (24) from muffler
extension (20).
(c) Install muffler extension (20) and gasket (24) to muffler (23) with
screw (22), muffler coupling clamp (21), and locknut (25).
(d) Rotate muffler exhaust extension (20) so that top points away from
cab (19). Tighten screw (22) and locknut (25) to seal muffler extension (20) to muffler
(23).
(e) Start engine (para. 2-12) and check for exhaust leaks.
NOTE
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gasket and locknut.
CAUTION
Cover exposed intake tube when vehicle is not running. Failure
to do so will result in damage to internal components.
f. Air Intake Extension Removal and Installation.
(1) Removal
(a) Remove screw (2) and locknut (3) from clamp (5) on air intake
tube (4).
(b) Remove air intake extension (1) from air intake tube (4) and
clamp (5).
(c) Install screw (2) and locknut (3) in clamp (5) on air intake tube (4).
(2) Installation
(a) Remove screw (2) and locknut (3) from clamp (5) on air intake
tube (4).
(b) Install air intake extension (1) on air intake tube (4) with clamp (5),
screw (2), and locknut (3).
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(c) Report removal and instal-
lation of air intake extension (1) to unit
maintenance as soon as possible.
g. Davit and Boom Removal and
Installation.
(1) Removal (M939 series vehicles)
(a) Remove lock pin (10) and
retaining pin (11) from boom (7).
(b) Remove boom extension (6)
from boom (7).
(c) Loosen setscrew (8) in
boom (7).
(d) Remove boom (7) from
boom base (9).
(2) Installation (M939 series vehi-
cles)
(a) Install boom (7) in boom
base (9).
(b) Tighten setscrew (8) in
boom (7).
(c) Install boom extension (6)
in boom (7).
(d) Install retaining pin (11)

in boom (8) and secure with lock pin (10).
(3) Removal (M939A1/A2 series vehi-
cles)
(a) Remove lock pin (17) and
retaining pin (18) from boom extension
(12) and boom (13).
(b) Remove boom extension (12)
from boom (13).
(c) Remove four locknuts (15),
screws (14), and boom (13) from boom
base (16).
(4) Installation (M939A1/A2)
(a) Install boom (13) on boom base
(16) with four locknuts (15) and
screws (14).
(b) Install boom extension (12) in
boom (13).
(c) Install retaining pin (18) in
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boom (13) and boom extension (12), and secure with lock pin (17).
h. Minimum Reducible Width.
(1) Shipping width is measured at the widest point on the vehicle excluding
mirrors. On the M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series vehicles, it may be necessary to
retract mirrors to obtain necessary clearance.
(2) Retracting mirrors.
(a) On left side of vehicle, loosen locknut (3) from screw (4).
(b) Rotate outer brace (2) inward toward door (1) until outer brace (2)
no longer extends beyond fender (5).
(c) Tighten locknut (3) on screw (4) to secure outer brace (2) in this position.
(d) Repeat steps a through c for right side of vehicle.
CAUTION
With rear view mirrors retracted, use additional spotters when
moving vehicle. Failure to do so may result in damage to equip-
ment.
(3) Extending mirrors.

(a) On left side of vehicle, loosen locknut (3) from screw (4).
(b) Rotate outer brace (2) outward from the door (1) until extends it
beyond fender.
(c) Adjust as nec-
essary to obtain unobstructed
rear view.
(d) Tighten lock-
nut (3) on screw (4) while
holding outer brace (2) in
place.
(e) Repeat steps a
through d for right side of
vehicle.
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Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-30. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. General. Special instructions for operating and maintaining vehicles under
unusual conditions are included in this section. Unusual conditions are extreme high
or low temperatures, humidity, and/or terrain. Special care in cleaning and
lubrication must be taken to keep vehicles operating under unusual conditions.
b. Cleaning. Refer to paragraph 2-8 for cleaning instructions and precautions.
c. Lubrication.
(1) Refer to LO 9-2320-272-12 for proper lubricating instructions.
(2) Service intervals in LO 9-2320-272-12 are for normal operating
conditions. Reduce service intervals when unusual conditions exist.
d. Driving Instructions.
(1) FM 21-305 contains special driving instructions for operating wheeled
vehicles.
(2) FM 9-207 contains instructions on vehicle operation in extreme cold of
0° to -65°F (-18° to -54°C) or below. Other documents with information on cold
weather vehicle operation are:
(a) FM 31-70 Basic Cold Weather Manual.
(b) FM 31-71 Northern Operations.
(c) FM 90-6 (HTF) Mountain Operations.
e. Reporting Materiel Failure. Report failure of vehicle, body equipment, or kits
on DA form SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report-Equipment Improvement Recommend-
ations) as prescribed by DA Pam 738-750 and as stated in paragraph 1-5 of this manual.
f. Special Purpose Kits. Paragraphs describing special purpose kits for
operation under unusual conditions are:
(1) Fuel burning personnel heater kit (para. 2-44) and engine coolant heater
kit (para. 2-45).
(2) Deepwater fording kit (para. 2-40).
(3) Hardtop kit and radiator and hood cover kit (para. 2-43).
2-31. CTIS OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

a. General. This paragraph provides instructions for M939A2 CTIS operation
under emergency conditions and operation with a punctured tire.
NOTE
Except where specifically noted, the controls and
indicator in this section are applicable to all M939A2
series vehicles.
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b. The selector panel (1) is part of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) (4) and
contains selectors for the four preset tire pressure modes and a run flat selector.
Each selector has its own light. A steady selector light shows that the tire pressure
selected has been achieved. A flashing selector light means that the system is
working to change tire pressures (para. 3-5).
c. HWY Mode. The highway tire pressure selector is the normal operating
mode of CTIS. The HWY mode (8) is 60 psi (414 kPa) (80 psi (552kPa) for M936A2
wrecker). If a lower tire pressure mode had been selected the last time the vehicle
was operated, CTIS will automatically begin to inflate to the highway setting.
d. X-C Mode. The cross-country tire pressure selector X/C (7) is used for
operating the vehicle on non-paved secondary roads and unimproved surfaces. It
allows operation up to 35 mph (56 km/h) (25 mph (40 km/h) on M936A2 wrecker).
When 35 mph (56 km/h) is exceeded for more than one minute, the amber overspeed
warning light (2) will flash. If 35 mph (56 km/h) is exceeded for more than two
minutes, CTIS will automatically begin to inflate to HWY (8) mode.
e. Sand Mode. When the mission requires maximum traction in sand, snow, or
mud select SAND (6) on selector panel (1). It allows operation up to 20 mph (32
km/h) (15 mph (24 km/h) on M936A2 wrecker). When 20 mph (32 km/h) is exceeded
for more than one minute, the amber overspeed warning light (2) will flash. If
20 mph (32 km/h) is exceeded for more than two minutes, CTIS will automatically
begin to inflate to X/C (7) pressure.
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CAUTION
Speed must be limited to 5 mph (8 km/h) in the emergency mode
to prevent damage to tires.
f. Emer Mode. When the mission requires maximum traction on extremely

adverse terrain, select emergency mode by depressing EMER (5) on the selector
panel (1). The dash-mounted amber warning light will illuminate. Operation in
emergency mode is limited to ten minutes. Then the system automatically inflates to
SAND (6); if the mission demands extended emergency mode use, select EMER (5)
as needed.
g. Run Flat Mode. When the mission requires operation with a punctured tire,
select run flat mode by depressing RUN FLAT (3) on the selector panel (1). Run flat
mode causes the CTIS to check tire pressure every fifteen seconds. Normally, checks
occur every fifteen minutes. Repeated damage detection results in repeated inflation
attempts. The punctured tire receives a new air supply each fifteen seconds.
Operation in the run flat mode is limited to ten minutes unless reselected. If no
longer required, press the RUN FLAT (3) selector a second time.
2-32. OPERATING IN EXTREME COLD

a. General. The operator must always be alert to changes in weather. The
operator must take care of assigned vehicle in order to prevent damage to vehicle
because of sudden changes in weather. The operator should be cautious when
starting or driving a vehicle that has not been operated for a long period. Lubricants
may thicken and cause parts failure. Tires may freeze to the ground, or may freeze
flat on the bottom, if underinflated. The operator should be alert to such possibilities
to prevent great damage to the vehicle.
b. Before Operation.
(1) Perform all before operation services listed in table 2-3, Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
(2) Start engine coolant heater, if equipped, to warm vehicle coolant, engine,
and batteries before attempting to start engine. Refer to paragraph 2-45 for engine
coolant heater operating instructions.
c. Starting Engine.
NOTE
Shut down engine coolant heater before starting vehicle engine.
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2-32. OPERATING IN EXTREME COLD (Contd)
(1) Start engine when engine coolant temperature reads 120°F (49°C) or
higher as indicated by engine coolant temperature gauge (1). Refer to paragraph 2-
13 for cold weather starting instructions.
(2) Check instrument readings. If any reading is not normal, stop engine.
Report condition(s) to organizational maintenance if operator troubleshooting (table
3-1) cannot correct malfunction. Normal instrument readings are:
(a) Engine oil pressure gauge (7) should read 15 psi (103 kPa) on
M939/A1 series vehicles and 10 psi (69 kPa) on M939A2 series vehicles, or higher
with engine idling.
(b) Air pressure gauges (2) should read 90-130 psi (621-896 kPa).
(c) Voltmeter (3) should read in green area.
(d) Engine coolant temperature gauge (1) should read 175°-200°F
(79°-93°C).
d. Driving Vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the M939 series
vehicles to exceed 5 mph (8
km/h) or M939A1/A2 series
vehicles to exceed 6 mph (10
km/h) when transfer case is in
low and the transmission is in 1
(first). Failure to do so will
result in damage to internal
engine components.
(1) Drive slowly with transfer

case shift lever (5) in low range and
transmission selector lever (4) in 1 (first)
for 100 yd (91 m). This should be enough
time to warm up gearcases and tires.
(2) Check instruments during
operation. Refer to step 2c for normal
readings. Transmission oil temperature
gauge (6) under should read 120-220°F
(49°-104°C) for normal operation.
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e. Stopping or Parking.
CAUTION
• Operator must take every precaution to prevent snow from
blowing into engine compartment when parked. Snow will melt
and later form ice to jam engine controls.
• Do not apply parking brake. Brakeshoes may freeze to drum.
NOTE
• Do not idle engine for more than 15 minutes.
• Park in a sheltered area out of the wind, if possible, or park so
that vehicle does not face into the wind. Park vehicle with wood
planks, brush, mats, or canvas under the wheels if a long
shutdown period in open area is expected.
(2) Place chocks (8) in front of or behind vehicle wheels.
(3) Drain water from compressed air reservoirs by turning four drainvalves
(9) counterclockwise. Close drainvalves (9) immediately after purging water.
WARNING
Alcohol used in alcohol evaporator is flammable, poisonous, and
explosive. Do not smoke when adding fluid and do not drink fluid.
Doing so will result in injury or death.
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(4) On M939/A1 series vehicles, check fluid level in alcohol evaporator (1)
located on left side of engine. Add alcohol as required.
(5) Start engine coolant heater if required. Refer to paragraph 2-45 for
engine coolant heater operating instructions.
(6) Perform after-operation services in Preventive Maintenance Checks and
Services (PMCS table 2-3).
(7) Drain off any accumulated water in fuel filter/water separator (2). To
drain water from fuel system:
(a) On M939/A1 series vehicles, open fuel drainvalves (3) and (4) on fuel
filter/water separator (2) and drain water into suitable container. Close drainvalves
(3) and (4) when clear fuel is visible.
CAUTION
Do not overtighten plastic valve; damage may result and fuel may
leak.
(b) On M939A2 series vehicles, loosen drainvalve (6) on bottom of fuel

filter/water separator (5) and drain water into suitable container. Close drainvalve
(6) when clean fuel is visible.
(c) If fuel is not clear before approximately one qt (0.946 L) has drained,
(d) After draining has been completed, prime the fuel system (para. 3-8).
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2-33. OPERATING IN SNOW

a. General.
(1) Refer to paragraph 2-13 for cold weather starting instructions.
(2) If vehicle is equipped with arctic winterization kits, refer to paragraphs
2-44 and 2-45 for description and operating instructions.
(3) Operating on snow or ice requires use of tire chains on forward-rear axle
tires. Refer to FM 21-305 for installation of tire chains.
CAUTION
Attempting operation with only one driving wheel equipped with
tire chain may result in damage to tire and/or power train.
NOTE
Use tire chains on forward-rear-axle-tires. For M939 series vehicles
place chains on outside tires. Remove as soon as mission allows.
(4) If tire chains are not available, deflate tire pressure to 25 psi (172 kPa).
Reinflate to normal pressures after operating in snow (table 1-10).
b. Driving Vehicle.
(1) Remove chocks (7) from vehicle wheels if used.
(2) Place transmission selector lever (8) in 1-5 (drive) and transfer case shift
lever (9) in low range. Slowly accelerate without causing wheels to spin or engine to
race. Place transfer case shift lever (9) in high range when under way.
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2-33. OPERATING IN SNOW (Contd)

WARNING
Operators must drive at reduced speeds and be prepared to meet
sudden changes in road conditions and traffic speeds. Maintain
safe stopping distances. Pump brakes gradually when stopping
vehicle on ice or snow. Sudden stops will cause vehicle wheels to
lock, engine to stall, and loss of power steering. Failure to do this
NOTE
This warning applies to vehicles not equipped with antilock brake
system (ABS). To stop a vehicle equipped with ABS, apply firm
steady pressure to brake pedal to bring vehicle to a gradual stop.
Do not pump brakes on a vehicle equipped with ABS when
stopping. ABS will automatically release wheels that are locking
and apply pressure to the other wheels.
CAUTION
If vehicle gets stuck on ice or in snow, do not rock vehicle by
shifting rapidly between reverse and forward gears. This can
cause power train damage.
NOTE
Use tire chains on forward-rear-axle-tires. For M939 series
vehicles place chains on outside tires. Remove as soon as mission
allows.
(3) If rear end skidding occurs:
(a) Turn steering wheel (1) in direction of the skid.
(b) Let up on accelerator pedal (2) and apply brake pedal (3).
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c. After Operation.
(1) Remove all ice and snow build-up on vehicle.
(2) Refuel fuel tank(s) (4) as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Drain moisture from tanks in the following sequence. Failure to do
so may result in reintroduction of moisture from tanks that have
not been purged, resulting in equipment failures due to ice
forming in air lines.
(3) Purge moisture from air tanks in the following order:

(a) Open wet tank drainvalve (7).
(b) Open primary and secondary drainvalves (5) and (6).
(c) Open spring brake drainvalve (8).
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(4) Drain off any accumulated water in fuel filter/water separator (1).
To drain water from fuel system:
(a) On M939/A1 series vehicles, open drainvalves (2) and (3) on fuel
filter/water separator (1), and drain water into suitable container. Close drainvalves
(2) and (3) when clear fuel is visible.
CAUTION
leak.

filter/water separator (4) and drain water into a suitable container. Close drainvalve
(5) After draining has been completed, prime fuel system (para. 3-8).
2-34. OPERATING IN EXTREME HEAT

a. General. Extreme heat exists when outside temperature reaches 95°F (35°C)
or more. The effect of extreme heat on vehicle engine is a decrease in efficiency.
Operators must adjust driving to conditions.
b. Before Operation.
(1) Perform before-operation services in table 2-3.
(2) Check for sand or insects in front of radiator. Blow out obstructions with
low compressed air.
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(3) Check tension adjustment of belts.

(4) Check coolant hoses and lines for cracks, leaks, and security of
connections.
(5) Add corrosion inhibitor compound to cooling liquid.
(6) Check for correct tire inflation pressure. Do not reduce pressure if tires
are hot from driving.
(7) Reduce lubrication intervals as specified in applicable LOs.
c. Driving Vehicle.
(1) Avoid continuous vehicle operation at high speeds. Avoid long, hard pulls
on steep grades with transfer case shift lever (6) in low.
(2) Frequently check air cleaner indicator (7). If indicator shows red, perform
emergency air cleaner servicing (para. 3-8).
(3) Frequently check engine coolant temperature gauge (8), engine oil
pressure gauge (10), and transmission oil temperature gauge (9). Engine or
transmission is overheating if any of the following conditions exist:
(a) Coolant temperature gauge (8) indicates more than 210°F (99°C).
(b) Oil pressure gauge (10) drops below 15 psi (103 kPa) on M939/A1
series vehicles and 10 psi (69 kPa) on M939A2 series vehicles, with engine at idle.
(c) Transmission oil temperature exceeds 300°F (149°C) on oil
temperature gauge (9).
(4) If engine overheating occurs:
NOTE
Do not raise vehicle hood.
Engine will cool faster at idle
with hood closed.
(a) Park vehicle, allowing

engine to idle.
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2-34. OPERATING IN EXTREME HEAT (Contd)
CAUTION
If engine temperature continues to rise or does not drop after
two minutes of idling, shut down engine and refer to trouble-
shooting table 3-1.
(b) Observe coolant temperature gauge (1), engine oil pressure gauge (3),
and transmission oil temperature gauge (2) for signs that engine or transmission is
steadily cooling.
(c) Shut off when engine coolant temperature gauge (1) reaches normal
operating temperature of 175°-200°F (79°-93 °C).
(d) Perform troubleshooting procedures as listed in table 3-1.
WARNING
Extreme care should be taken when removing surge tank filler
cap if coolant temperature gauge reads above 175°F (79°C).
Steam or hot coolant under pressure will cause injury.
(e) Place a thick cloth over surge tank filler cap (4). Carefully turn cap (4)
counterclockwise to first stop to allow pressure to escape.
(f) Remove cap (4) when cooling system pressure is vented and check
coolant level. Surge tank should be filled approximately to bottom of filler neck.
(g) Add engine coolant as required. Install surge tank filler cap (4) after
filling and start engine (para. 2-12).
(h) Proceed with operation. Report any overheating to unit maintenance
upon completion of operation.
d. Stopping or Parking.
(1) Park vehicle in a sheltered area, out of sun, if possible.
(2) Check batteries after operation and service, as required.
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2-35. OPERATING IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS

a. General. Be aware of vehicle overheating when operating in dusty or sandy
areas. Air cleaner, cooling system, and lubrication points will require frequent
servicing.
NOTE
• Do not use tire chains in soft sand.
• Use a second vehicle with winch to recover
vehicles stuck or sunk in sand.
b. Driving Vehicle.
(1) When starting in sand or soft ground, place transfer case shift lever (6)
in low range and transmission selector lever (5) in 1-2 (second) or 1-3 (third).
(2) Deflate tires to 25 psi (172 kPa) only when operating off the road in
heavy rain. Inflate tires immediately to correct pressure when operation changes to
paved roads. Refer to table 1-10 for tire inflation data. Refer to paragraph 3-11 for
inflating tires using vehicle air system.
(3) On M939A2 series vehicles, select SAND (8) on control panel (7). This
will automatically deflate tires unless 20 mph (32 km/h) is exceeded (15 mph (24
km/h) on M936A2 wrecker) for more than two minutes. CTIS will then automatically
inflate to cross-country pressure.
(4) Accelerate slowly so wheels will not spin and dig into sand.
(5) Inflate tires to normal pressures after vehicle has cleared deep sand
(table 1-10). On M939A2 series vehicles, press the desired mode select button on the
control panel (7).
(6) When moving across a slope, choose the least angle possible. Keep
moving and avoid turning quickly.
(7) Keep throttle steady after reaching desired speed.
(8) Do not rock vehicle out of deep sand.
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c. Stopping or Parking.
(1) Park vehicle in a sheltered area, out of blowing dust or sand whenever
possible. If sheltered area is not available, park so vehicle does not face into wind and
cover vehicle with tarpaulins. When entire vehicle cannot be covered, protect windows,
cab, and engine compartment with tarpaulins to prevent entry of sand or dust.
(2) Use low air pressure to remove all sand from vehicle engine compart-
ment, areas around brakes, drums, and spring seats after daily operation.
(3) Use caution while refueling to prevent dust or sand from entering fuel
tank(s). Tighten filler cap securely after refueling.
2-36. OPERATING UNDER RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS

a. General.
(1) Vehicles inactive for long periods in hot, humid weather can rust rapidly.
Fungus may grow in the fuel tank(s), on canvas tarpaulin, seats, and other
components. Frequent inspection, cleaning (para. 2-8), and lubrication are necessary
to maintain the readiness of vehicles.
(2) Drain off any accumulated water in fuel filter/water separator (1). To
drain water from fuel system:
(a) On M939/A1 series vehicles, open drainvalves (2) and (3) on fuel
filter/water separator (1), drain water into suitable container, close drainvalves (2)
and (3) when clean fuel is visible.
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CAUTION
leak.

filter/water separator (4), drain water into suitable container, and close drainvalve
(d) After draining has been completed, prime the fuel system (para. 3-8).
b. Driving Vehicle.
(1) Do not spin wheels when placing vehicle in motion in heavy rain or
muddy conditions. If necessary, place transfer case shift lever (7) in low range and
transmission selector lever (6) in 1-3 (third) to obtain a slow, firm start.
WARNING
Pump brakes gradually when slowing or stopping vehicle on wet
pavement. Sudden stops will cause vehicle wheels to lock, engine
to stall, and loss of power steering. Failure to do this may result in
injury or death.
(2) Deflate tires to 25 psi (172 kPa) only when operating off-the-road in
heavy rain. Inflate tires immediately to correct pressure when operation changes to
paved roads. Refer to table 1-10 for tire inflation data. Refer to paragraph 3-11 for
inflating tires using vehicle air system.
(3) On M939A2 series vehicles, select SAND (9) on control panel (8). This
will automatically deflate tires unless 20 mph (32 km/h) is exceeded (15 mph (24
km/h) on M936A2 wrecker)) for more than two minutes. CTIS will automatically
inflate to cross-country pressure.
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2-37. OPERATING IN DEEP MUD

a. Driving Vehicle.
NOTE
• Six-wheel drive is achieved automatically when transfer case
shift lever is placed in low range. In high range, the front-wheel
drive lock-in switch must be engaged to achieve six-wheel drive.
• Use a second vehicle with winch to recover vehicles sunk in

deep mud. Do not spin wheels. Refer to paragraph 2-22 for front
winch operation.
(1) Place transmission selector lever (2) in 1-5 (drive) and transfer case shift
lever (3) in low range. Place vehicle in motion slowly without causing wheels to spin
or engine to race. Place transfer case shift lever (3) in high range when vehicle is
under way.
(2) If rear end skidding occurs:
(a) Turn steering wheel (1) in direction of skid.
(b) Let up on accelerator pedal (4) and apply brake pedal (5) in a
gradual pumping manner.
b. After Operation.
(1) Wash all mud from vehicle as soon as possible.
(2) If vehicle front winch was used, clean and lubricate. Refer to
LO 9-2320-272-12.
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Section V. OPERATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS
2-38. GENERAL
This section provides information and instructions for operation of special purpose
kits for M939/A1/A2 series vehicles.
Table 2-6. M939/A1/A2 Series Special Purpose Kits.
M923/A1/A2
M925/A1/A2
M927/A1/A2
M928/A1/A2
M929/A1/A2
M930/A1/A2
M931/A1/A2
M932/A1/A2
M934/A1/A2
M936/A1/A2
KITS
A-frame Kit X X X X
Airbrake Control Kit X X X X X X
Bow and Tarpaulin Kit X X X X X X
Chemical Agent Alarm Kit* X X X X X X X X X X
Deepwater Fording Kit X X X X X X X X X X
Fuel Burning Personnel Heater and
Engine Coolant Heater Kits X X X X X X X X X X
Hardtop Kit X X X X X X X X X X
Machine Gun Mount Kit* X X X X X X X
Mud Flap Kit X X
Radiator and Hood Cover Kit X X X X X X X X X X
Rifle Mount Kit* X X X X X X X X X X
Troop Seat Kit X X
*Information found in other section of this manual.
2-39. OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

(SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS)
Operating Instructions. Operating instructions for the following special pur-

pose kits are covered herein.
(1) Deepwater Fording Kit (page 2-218)
(2) Troop Seat Kit (page 2-223)
(3) Bow and Tarpaulin Kit (page 2-224)
(4) Hardtop Kit and Radiator and Hood Cover Kit (page 2-231)
(5) Fuel Burning Personnel Heater Kit (page 2-232)
(6) Engine Coolant Heater Kit (page 2-234)
(7) A-frame Kit (page 2-238)
(8) Airbrake Control Kit (page 2-239)
(9) Mud Flap Kit (page 2-240)
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2-40. DEEPWATER FORDING KIT

a. General. Salt water causes damage to vehicle components. For this reason,
do not drive needlessly in or through salt water. Vehicle components that are
exposed to salt water must be washed with fresh water as soon as possible. The
vehicle will ford water up to 30 in. (76 cm) in depth without a fording kit and 78 in.
(198 cm) with kit installed.
b. Operator Preparation for Fording.
(1) Tighten cap(s) (1) on fuel tank(s) (2).
(a) Location of fuel tank (2) on single tank model vehicles:
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(b) Location of fuel tanks (2) on dual tank model vehicles:
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(2) Secure all loose objects on vehicle.
(3) Remove flywheel housing drainplug (3) from storage boss (2). Install
drainplug (3) in flywheel drain port (1).
(4) Make sure battery caps (4) are all installed and tight. Make sure trans-
mission dipstick (5) is secured tightly.
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c. Fording Operation.
(1) Start engine (para. 2-12). Make sure engine is running properly.
(2) Pull transfer case shift lever (7) up to low range and place transmission
selector lever (6) in 1 (first).
WARNING
Do not attempt to cross water deeper than 78 in. (198 cm). Limit vehicle speed
while fording to 3 or 4 mph (5 or 6 km/h). Failure to do this may result in dam-
age to vehicle, injury, or death.
(3) Enter water slowly. Pull fording control handle (8) out immediately upon
entering water.
(4) Maintain constant vehicle speed while fording, and exit water in area
with gentle slope.
(5) Push fording control handle (8) in immediately upon leaving water.
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WARNING
Do not rely on service brakes until they dry out. Keep applying
brakes until uneven braking ceases. Failure to do this may result
in injury or death.
d. After Fording Operation.

(1) Remove flywheel housing drainplug (3) from drain port (1). Install drain-
plug (3) in storage boss (2).
(2) All parts of vehicle that were in contact with salt water are to be washed
with fresh water as soon as possible.
NOTE
Vehicles completing a deepwater fording operation must be serv-
iced by unit maintenance as soon as possible. Refer to LO 9-2320-
272-12.
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2-41. TROOP SEAT KIT

a. General. Troop seat kit is used to convert M929/A1/A2 and M930/A1/A2
dump trucks into troop carriers. Troop seat kit also enables dump trucks to trans-
port bulk cargo that would otherwise extend above dump body.
b. Troop Seat Kit Installation.
(1) Insert side racks (4) into slots (5) on side walls (10).
(2) Fold out troop seat support legs (9). Lay troop seat (8) flat on floor (11) of
vehicle.
(3) Raise troop seat (8) level with slots (6) on dump body side walls (10).
Insert troop seat engaging hooks (7) into
slots (6), fold support legs (9) inward, and
lower troop seat (8) into position.
(4) Adjust each troop seat support
leg (9) until all supports evenly contact side
walls (10) and floor (11) of the vehicle.
(5) Secure safety strap (13) to eye-
lets (12).
CAUTION
Troop seat kit for dump trucks must be
removed and stowed off vehicle when
dump truck is used for dumping opera-
tions. Failure to do this will result in
damage to troop seat kit.
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2-42. BOW AND TARPAULIN KIT

a. General. Kits are available for all M939/A1/A2 cargo and dump trucks, and
are installed in a similar fashion. The following procedures and illustrations are
installation and removal of bow and tarpaulin kits for M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2
series vehicles.
b. Bow and Tarpaulin Kit Installation.
(1) Insert staves (1) into side rack sockets (4).
NOTE
Some overhead cross bows are secured in place with screws and
washers instead of latches.
(2) Insert overhead cross bows (3) into staves (1). Secure each end of over-
head cross bows (3) in place with stave latches (2).
(3) Thread two lashing ropes (5) into center eyelets (11) of forward end cur-
tain (7). Place forward end curtain (7) in position and wind ropes (5) alternately
around overhead bow (6) and through eyelets (11).
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(4) Secure rope (5) end on each side of vehicle to lashing hooks (8).
(5) Secure personnel safety strap (9) to eyelets (10) on side rails nearest tail-
gate.
(6) Repeat procedure with rear end curtain. Do not tie down bottom of rear
end curtain until bow and tarp installation is completed.
NOTE
Do not tie down bottom of rear end curtain when transporting
troops.
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(7) Place folded tarpaulin (1) across top center bow with half marked
FRONT facing front of vehicle.
(8) Unfold front of tarpaulin (1) over bows (2) all the way to front of vehi-
cle. Unfold other end of tarpaulin (1) toward rear of vehicle.
(9) Unfold one side of tarpaulin (1), then unfold other side toward sides
of vehicle. Allow loose tarpaulin (1) sides to drape over side of vehicle.
NOTE
All ropes should be snug, but not too tight.
(10) Tie lashing ropes (3) to lashing hooks (4) on each side of vehicle.
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c. Raising Tarpaulin for Ventilation.
NOTE
(1) Remove rear tarpaulin end curtain (5), if installed.

(2) Untie all tarpaulin lashing ropes (3).
(3) Fold up tarpaulin (1) into three to five folds until straps (6) can be
attached to staves (8).
(4) Fasten folded tarpaulin (1) in place using straps (6) and buckles (7).
(5) Tie front and rear lashing ropes (3) to end staves (8).
d. Bow and Tarpaulin Kit Removal.
CAUTION
Do not fold or stow tarpaulin when wet. To do so will damage tarpaulin.
(1) Remove tarpaulin top (1) from vehicle and lay tarpaulin (1) flat on
ground, with buckles (9) facing up.
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(2) Fold eyelet side of tarpaulin

(1) to first row of buckles (2).
(3) Fold tarpaulin (1) over again,

and then one more time.
(4) Fold other side of tarpaulin

(1) once, to the row of buckles (2).
(5) Fold tarpaulin (1) again,

until the two folds meet.
(6) Fold the side of tarpaulin (1)

with three folds over the side with four
folds.
(7) Fold tarpaulin (1) end

halfway to the first seam, and then over
again, until inner edge of tarpaulin (1) is
at middle.
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(8) Repeat folding on opposite

end of tarpaulin (1) until both folded
ends meet.
(9) Place folded tarpaulin (1)

front end up and with chalk, mark
FRONT. Make sure that letters are big
enough to see.
(10) Turn folded tarpaulin (1)

over and mark REAR.
(11) Remove end curtains (2) and

fold them to approximately the same
dimensions as the tarpaulin (1).
(12) Place tarpaulin (1) and end

curtains (2) on a pallet for storage.
(13) Unlatch and remove over-

head cross bows (5) from staves (4).
(14) Remove staves (4) from side
rack sockets (3).
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(15) Stow staves (2) in pockets (3) on forward end of vehicle sides. On
M923/A1/A2 and M925/A1/A2 model vehicles, staves are stored in pockets on cargo
body directly behind vehicle cab (1).
(16) Strap overhead cross

bows (4) together and stow in
storage area under cargo body.
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2-43. HARDTOP KIT AND RADIATOR AND

HOOD COVER KIT
a. General. The hardtop kit and the radiator and hood cover kit are installed
by direct support maintenance on vehicles operating in -25°F (-32°C) temperatures
or below.
b. Operating with Engine

Compartment Covers Installed.
(1) Start engine with radiator
cover flap (6) closed. Refer to paragraph
2-13 for cold weather starting instruc-
tions.
(2) Roll up and secure radiator
cover flap (6) in open position when
engine temperature rises above 175°F
(79°C) as indicated by engine coolant
temperature gauge (7) on instrument
panel (8).
(3) If engine coolant temperature should exceed 200°F (93°C), completely
remove engine compartment cover (5) to avoid overheating.
(4) Open and close cover flap (6) as required during arctic operations to
maintain engine coolant temperature within normal operating range of 175°-200°F
(79°-93°C).
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2-44. FUEL BURNING PERSONNEL HEATER KIT
a. General. Fuel burning personnel heater provides heat and defrost to vehicle
cab when the engine is operating.
b. Fuel Burning Personnel Heater Operation.
(1) Shut off engine coolant heater if operating. Refer to paragraph 2-45 for
engine coolant heater shutdown instructions.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine coolant heater control box and per-
sonnel heater control box at the same time. Electric
fuel pump will not maintain fuel pressure for both heaters at
same time.
(2) Open electric fuel pump shut-

off valve by turning valve lever (9) one-
quarter turn counterclockwise. Open two
valves (10) for M939A2 series vehicles.
(3) Start engine. Refer to para-
graph 2-13 for cold weather starting
instructions if necessary.
(4) Press PRESS-TO-TEST but-
ton (7) on personnel heater control box
(5) to check operation of circuit. Observe
that indicator lamp (7) illuminates.
(5) Set HI-LO switch (6) on per-
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sonnel heater control box (5) to HI.
NOTE
Heater will not operate if switch is released from START posi-
tion before indicator lamp illuminates.
(6) Hold RUN-OFF-START switch (8) on personnel heater control box (5) in
START position until indicator lamp (7) illuminates.
(7) Move switch (8) from START to RUN, without hesitating at OFF, as
soon as indicator lamp (7) illuminates.
NOTE
• If heater fails to start, turn RUN-OFF-START switch to OFF
position and repeat steps 6 and 7. Notify your supervisor if
heater fails to start after two attempts.
• Heater blower motor switch on vehicle instrument panel is
not used for blower operation. HI-LO switch and RUN-OFF-
START switch on personnel heater control box are used in
place of blower motor switch.
(8) Adjust hot air flow with heat vent control (3).
CAUTION
Heat cab before defrosting windshield. Glass damage may
result from sudden temperature changes.
(9) Adjust defroster control (2) as required to defrost windshield. All heated
air is directed at windshield when defroster control (2) is pulled all the way out.
(10) To shut down personnel heater:
(a) Turn RUN-OFF-START switch (8) to OFF.
(b) Remain in vehicle cab to make sure indicator lamp (7) goes out and
blower motor stops.
(c) Close defroster control (2) and heat vent control (3).
(d) Shut off engine. Refer to paragraph 2-16 for engine shutoff instruc-
tions.
(e) Close electric fuel pump shutoff valve by turning valve lever (9) one-
quarter turn clockwise. Close two valves (10) for M939A2 series vehicles.
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2-45. ENGINE COOLANT HEATER KIT

a. General. Engine coolant heater is not designed for use while vehicle engine
is operating. This heater preheats engine coolant in preparation for starting at
extremely low temperatures or to maintain engine in standby readiness.
b. Engine Coolant Heater Operation.
WARNING
Exhaust gases will kill. Do not operate engine coolant heater in
closed area occupied by personnel. Failure to do this will result
in injury or death.
CAUTION
Coolant shutoff valves on engine must remain open at all times
when operating heater. Failure to do this will result in damage
to heater.
(1) Open coolant shutoff valves (1) and (2).

(2) Open electric fuel pump shutoff valve located near air cleaner assembly
by turning valve lever (3) one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Open two valves (4)
for M939A2 series vehicles.
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2-45. ENGINE COOLANT HEATER KIT (Contd)
(3) Press PRESS-TO-TEST button (7) on engine coolant heater control box
(5) to check operation of circuit. Observe that indicator lamp (7) illuminates.
(4) Set HI-LO switch (6) on engine coolant heater control box (5) to
HI or LO.
NOTE
Select HI position if engine is cold. Switch will automatically
change to LO position when coolant temperature exceeds 195°F
(91°C). Switch will automatically change to HI position when
coolant temperature drops below 120°F (49°C).
(5) Hold RUN-OFF-START switch (8) on engine coolant heater control box
(5) in START position until indicator lamp (7) illuminates.
NOTE
Heater will not operate if switch is moved to RUN position
before indicator lamp illuminates.
(6) Move switch (8) to RUN, without hesitating at OFF, as soon as indicator
lamp (7) illuminates.
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NOTE
If heater fails to start, turn RUN-OFF-START switch to OFF
position and repeat steps 5 and 6. Notify your supervisor if
heater fails to start after two attempts.
(7) Check fuel gauge (1). Make sure fuel tank(s) are full if engine coolant
heater is to operate for an extended period.
(8) To shut down engine coolant heater:
(a) Turn RUN-OFF-START switch (3) to OFF.
(b) Remain in vehicle cab to make sure indicator lamp (2) goes out and
blower motor shuts down (approximately 1-3 minutes).
NOTE
Omit step c if engine is to be started immediately.
(c) Close electric fuel pump shutoff valve by turning valve lever (4)
one-quarter turn clockwise. Close two levers (4) on M939A2 series vehicles.
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CAUTION
Take care not to accidentally close coolant shutoff valves.
During arctic operations, all coolant shutoff valves must remain
open at all times.
(d) Do not close coolant shutoff valves (5) and (6) during any
arctic operation.
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2-46. A-FRAME KIT

a. General. The A-frame kit is installed on cargo and tractor vehicles equipped
with a front winch to provide a means for lifting, moving, loading, and unloading
material and equipment. A-frame load capacity is 3,000 lb (1,362 kg).
b. Preparation for Use.
WARNING
Vehicle will become charged with electricity if A-frame contacts
or breaks high-voltage wire. Do not leave vehicle while high
voltage line is in contact with A-frame or vehicle. Notify nearby
personnel to have electrical power turned off. Failure to do this
NOTE
A-frame kit is installed and rigged by unit maintenance.
(1) Maneuver vehicle into position for operation. Be careful that A-frame does
not come into contact with wires, cables, tree limbs, or other overhead obstructions.
(2) Park vehicle and apply parking brake.
c. Operating A-frame. Operate front winch to raise, lower, or hold load. Refer
to paragraph 2-22 for front winch operating instructions.
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to lift more than 3,000 lb (1,362 kg) with A-
frame kit.
• Do not allow cable chain (2) to contact snatch block (1).
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2-47. AIRBRAKE CONTROL KIT

a. General. Airbrake control kit is installed on vehicles hauling trailers or
artillery equipped with airbrakes. Airbrake kit is installed by direct support mainte-
nance.
b. Airbrake Kit Operation.
NOTE
Inserting yoke of equipment
requires two or more
crewmembers, depending on
size and weight of load.
(1) Insert yoke (7) of

equipment to be towed into pintle
hook (4) of vehicle.
(2) Connect air lines from
towed equipment to half couplings
(5) of towing vehicle.
(3) Pull up handles (6) to
open airbrake hose lines.
(4) Connect trailer brake-
light cable (3) to electric receptacle above pintle hook (4).
(6) Press in trailer air sup-

ply valve control knob (9) and hold
in place for 15 seconds. Release
valve control knob (9). Valve control
knob (9) should remain in pressed-in
position indicating trailer or
artillery load airbrake system has
proper air pressure.
NOTE
Airbrake hand control
should be engaged slowly
to provide steady, even
braking.
(7) Pull down trailer air-

brake hand control lever (8) to apply
brakes of towed load.
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2-48. MUD FLAP KIT

a. General. The mud flap kit is installed on the M931/A1/A2 or M932/A1/A2
tractor vehicles when a trailer is not attached.
CAUTION
Mud flaps must be removed prior to coupling to semitrailer.
Failure to do this will result in damage to vehicle.
NOTE
Left and right mud flaps are replaced the same. This procedure
is for the left mud flap.
b. Mud Flap Removal.

(1) Remove securing pin (3) from mud flap (1).
(2) Remove mud flap (1) from bracket (4).
(3) Unbuckle and fold back three stowage straps (5) on the backside of the
tool box (6).
(4) Position mud flap (1) against tool box (6) and secure with stowage
straps (5).
c. Mud Flap Installation.
(1) Unbuckle and fold back three stowage straps (5) on back of the tool
box (6).
(2) Remove mud flap (1) from tool box (6) and position into bracket (4) on
the frame (2).
(3) Insert securing pin (3) into mud flap (1).
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CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Lubrication Instructions (page 3-1)
Section II. Troubleshooting Procedures (page 3-2)
Section III. Maintenance Procedures (page 3-23)
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-1. LUBRICATION ORDER
Lubrication instructions are contained in para. 2-10 PMCS tables. The

lubrication order designates cleaning and lubricating procedures for M939/A1/A2
series vehicles. All lubrication instructions are mandatory. This document is issued
with each truck and is carried in vehicle at all times. A damaged or lost lubrication
order should be replaced immediately.
Proper disposal of hazardous waste material is vital to protecting the
environment and providing a safe work environment. Materials such as batteries,
oils, and antifreeze must be disposed of in a safe and efficient manner.
The following references are provided as a means to ensure that proper disposal
methods are followed.
• Technical Guide No. 126 from the U.S. Army Environmental Hygiene Agency
(USAEHA)
• National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
• Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
The disposal of Army Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) products are
affected by some of these regulations. State regulations may also be applicable to
POL.
If you are unsure of which legislation affects you, contact state or local agencies
for regulations regarding proper disposal of Army POL.
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Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
3-2. SCOPE
The troubleshooting table contains instructions that will help the operator identify
and correct simple vehicle malfunctions during operations. The table also helps the
operator identify major mechanical difficulties that must be referred to unit
maintenance.
NOTE
Operators should perform the corrective action in the
order listed.
3-3. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur. If a malfunction occurs
that is not listed in table 3-1, notify unit maintenance.
3-4. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX
TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURE
NO.
PAGE
ENGINE
1. When starter switch is turned to start, engine fails to crank . . . . . . . . . 3-5
2. Engine cranks but does not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3. Engine cranks but fails to start at outside temperatures
below +32°F (0°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
4. Engine starts but misfires, runs rough, or lacks power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
5. Engine overheats as indicated by engine coolant
temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
6. Low engine oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
7. Engine failure during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
8. Excessive exhaust smoke after engine reaches normal operating
temperature 175°F to 200°F (79°C to 93°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
HEATING SYSTEM
9. Hot water personnel heater fails to produce heat after
engine reaches normal operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
10. Heater blower motor operates, but heat fails to reach cab, or
defrosters fail to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
TRANSMISSION
11. Excessive creep in forward or reverse range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
12. Transmission overheating as indicated by transmission oil
temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
NO.
PAGE
13. Oil thrown from filler tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

14. Slippage in all forward ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
15. Transmission oil leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
TRANSFER CASE
16. Transfer case lubricant leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
AIR AND BRAKE SYSTEMS
17. Insufficient air pressure as indicated by low air pressure
warning buzzer or air pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
18. Service brakes do not operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
19. Parking brake does not hold vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
20. Parking brake drags or overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
WHEELS, TIRES, AND HUBS
21. Wheel wobbles or shimmies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
22. Excessive or uneven tire wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
23. Vehicle wanders or pulls to one side on level surface or highway . . . . . . 3-10
STEERING
24. Hard steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
25. Oil leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
SPECIAL BODY EQUIPMENT

FRONT WINCH
26. Winch drum does not turn or payout cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
27. Winch does not wind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
DUMP BODY HOIST ASSEMBLY
28. Hoist does not lift dump body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
29. Body raises to full dump but does not power down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
30. Hydraulic pump noisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
31. Tailgate does not open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
HYDRAULIC CRANE
32. Crane not operating or lacks power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
33. Crane does not lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
34. Hydraulic pump noisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
35. Vehicle rolls while operating crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
REAR WINCH
36. Winch not operating or lacks power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
37. Vehicle rolls while operating rear winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
EXPANSIBLE VANS
38. Light shines through gaps at side panel of van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
NO.
PAGE
39. Ceiling lights and service receptacles fail to energize when

doors are closed under blackout conditions (110 volt system) . . . . . . . . . 3-15
40. Emergency light, blackout light, and ceiling lights fail to
illuminate (24 volt system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
41. Heater will not ignite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
42. Air conditioner compressor fails to start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS

RADIATOR AND HOOD COVER KIT
43. Engine fails to reach operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
44. Engine temperature exceeds 200°F (93°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
FUEL BURNING PERSONNEL AND ENGINE COOLANT HEATER KITS
45. Fuel burning personnel heater fails to start when run-off-start
switch is held in start position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
46. Engine coolant heater fails to start when run-off-start switch
is held in start position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
47. Heater fails to continue burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
48. Windshield defrosters not operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
49. Engine oil pan shroud not receiving heat (engine coolant
heater only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
50. Engine coolant system not receiving heat (engine coolant
heater only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
A-FRAME KIT
51. Winch inoperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
52. A-frame misaligned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
AIRBRAKE CONTROL KIT
53. Trailer airbrakes do not operate when airbrake control
handle is pulled down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
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Table 3-1. Troubleshooting
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
If malfunction corrective action does not correct
malfunction, notify unit maintenance.
ENGINE
1. WHEN STARTER SWITCH IS TURNED TO START, ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK.
Step 1. Check to see if battery switch is off.
If off, turn switch on.
Step 2. Check to see if transmission selector lever is in N (neutral).
If not, place in N (neutral).
WARNING
Do not smoke, have open flames, or make sparks
around battery, especially if cap is off. Battery can
explode and cause injury or death to personnel.
Step 3. Visually check to see if battery cables, terminals, and connections

are loose, broken, or corroded. Check battery for proper water level.
If loose, tighten.
Notify unit maintenance of any damage to batteries, cables, and
terminals.
2. ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START.

NOTE
• Do not completely fill fuel tank(s) before checking
visually for leaks in fuel system.
• Whenever fuel tank(s) are completely drained and

then refilled, the fuel system must be primed
(para. 3-8).
Step 1. Check to see if fuel gauge indicates empty.

If empty, fill fuel tank(s).
Step 2. Check to see if emergency engine stop control on instrument panel is
pulled out.
Notify unit maintenance to reset fuel cutoff valve (M939/A1 series
vehicles only).
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 3. Check to see if throttle control solenoid is functioning properly

(M939A2 series vehicles only).
If solenoid is malfunctioning, tie up with a strap or rope and finish

mission. Report to unit maintenance as soon as possible.
3. ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW

+32°F (0°C).
NOTE
Refer to Cold Weather Starting (para. 2-13).
Step 1. Check to see if fuel gauge indicates empty.

If empty, fill fuel tank(s).
pulled out.
vehicles only).
Step 3. Check ether starting system.
Operate ether starting system.
4. ENGINE STARTS BUT MISFIRES, RUNS ROUGH, OR LACKS POWER.
pulled out.
vehicles only).
Step 2. Check for restricted air cleaner.
If restricted, clean air cleaner element (para. 3-8).
Step 3. Check fuel supply system for water and impurities.
Perform service operation (para. 3-8).
Step 4. Check for air in fuel system.
Prime fuel system (para. 3-8).
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
5. ENGINE OVERHEATS AS INDICATED BY ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

GAUGE
WARNING
Extreme care should be taken when removing surge
tank filler cap if temperature gauge reads above
175°F (79°C). Steam or hot coolant under pressure
will cause injury.
Step 1. Check radiator core for obstructions.

If clogged, remove debris (refer to table 2-1).
Step 2. Check coolant level in surge tank.
If low, add coolant to surge tank until at bottom of fill neck.
Step 3. Check for leakage from radiator, surge tank, hoses, and hose
connections.
If loose, tighten. If still leaking, notify unit maintenance.
Step 4. Check engine oil level.
If low, add oil (para. 2-10).
Step 5. Check radiator fan clutch operation.
If fan blade is not turning, install override lockup bolts (para. 3-14).
6. LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.

Check engine oil level.
NOTE
• If oil pressure is still low, notify unit maintenance.
7. ENGINE FAILURE DURING OPERATION.

Step 1. Check to see if emergency stop cable is pulled out.
On M939A2 series vehicles, manually reset emergency stop. On
M939/A1 series vehicles, notify unit maintenance.
Step 2. Check to see if throttle control solenoid is malfunctioning (M939/A2
series vehicles).
If solenoid is malfunctioning, tie up with strap or rope and finish
mission. Report to unit maintenance as soon as possible.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8. EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SMOKE AFTER ENGINE REACHES NORMAL OPERATING

TEMPERATURE 175°F TO 200°F (79°C TO 93°C).
Check for restricted air cleaner.
If restricted, clean air cleaner element (para. 3-8).
HEATING SYSTEM
9. HOT WATER PERSONNEL HEATER FAILS TO PRODUCE HEAT AFTER ENGINE
REACHES NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Step 1. Check to see if blower motor switch is in OFF position.
If in OFF position, put blower motor switch in HI or LOW position.
Step 2. Check to see if coolant shutoff valves are closed (para. 2-44).
If closed, open coolant shutoff valves.
Step 3. Check for air in heater.
With engine running, open air bleed drainvalve on engine side of
heater and allow air to escape (para. 2-44). Close drainvalve.
10. HEATER BLOWER MOTOR OPERATES, BUT HEAT FAILS TO REACH CAB, OR
DEFROSTERS FAIL TO OPERATE.
Step 1. Check to see if heat vent control and/or defroster control levers are
adjusted properly.
If not, adjust heat vent control or defroster control levers to direct
heat flow to desired location (para. 2-44).
Step 2. Check to see if heat/defroster vent tubes are connected below
instrument panel.
TRANSMISSION
11. EXCESSIVE CREEP IN FORWARD OR REVERSE RANGE.
Check hand throttle position.
If partially out, push hand throttle all the way in.
12. TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AS INDICATED BY TRANSMISSION OIL

TEMPERATURE GAUGE.
Check transmission oil level.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
13. OIL THROWN FROM FILLER TUBE.

Step 1. Check transmission oil level (para. 3-10).
If overfull, notify unit maintenance.
Step 2. Check for loose transmission oil dipstick.
If loose, turn dipstick handle clockwise until tight (para. 3-10).
14. SLIPPAGE IN ALL FORWARD RANGES.
Check transmission oil level.
15. TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKAGE.
Check for loose hose and tube connections.
If loose, tighten.
TRANSFER CASE
16. TRANSFER CASE LUBRICANT LEAKAGE.
Check for loose drainplugs.
If loose, tighten drainplugs.
AIR AND BRAKE SYSTEMS

17. INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE AS INDICATED BY LOW AIR PRESSURE
WARNING BUZZER OR AIR PRESSURE GAUGE.
Step 1. Check to see if air reservoir drainvalves are open.
If open, close drainvalves securely (para. 3-9).
Step 2. Check all air lines for loose connections.
If loose, tighten.
Step 3. Check all air lines for damage.
If damage is not repairable, shut off affected system (para. 3-13) and
Step 4. Check towed equipment for air leaks at drainvalves or air lines.
If leaking, tighten.
18. SERVICE BRAKES DO NOT OPERATE.

Step 1. Check to see if air reservoir drainvalves are open.
If open, close drainvalves securely (para. 3-9).
Step 2. Check all air lines for loose connections.
If loose, tighten.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
19. PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD VEHICLE.

Step 1. Check parking brake handle position.
If partially applied, pull parking brake handle all the way up.
Step 2. Check handle adjustment.
Turn knob on end of lever clockwise to increase braking action (para. 3-17).
20. PARKING BRAKE DRAGS OR OVERHEATS.

Step 1. Check parking brake handle position.
If partially applied, push parking brake handle all the way down.
Step 2. Check handle adjustment.
Turn knob on end of lever counterclockwise to decrease braking action
(para. 3-17).
WHEELS, TIRES, AND HUBS
21. WHEEL WOBBLES OR SHIMMIES.
Step 1. Check for loose wheel stud nuts.
If loose, tighten.
Notify unit maintenance to retighten to proper torque.
Step 2. Check for cupping or missing rubber on tire.
Replace tire (para. 3-11).
22. EXCESSIVE OR UNEVEN TIRE WEAR.

Check air pressure in tires.
Inflate or deflate tires to correct air pressure (refer to table 1-10).
23. VEHICLE WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE ON LEVEL SURFACE OR HIGHWAY.

Check air pressure in tires.
STEERING
24. HARD STEERING.
Step 1. Check air pressure in tires.
Step 2. Check power steering reservoir oil level.
If low, add oil to FULL mark on dipstick (para. 2-10).
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
25. OIL LEAKS.

Check for loose connections.
If loose, tighten.
SPECIAL BODY EQUIPMENT:

WARNING
Wear hand protection when handling winch cable. Do
not handle cable with bare hands. Broken wires will
cause injury.
FRONT WINCH
26. WINCH DRUM DOES NOT TURN OR PAYOUT CABLE.
Step 1. Check to see if drum lock knob is engaged.
If engaged, pull out drum lock knob, rotate 90 degrees, and release
(para. 2-22).
Step 2. On M936/A1/A2 model vehicles with level wind device, check to see
if level wind lock knob and cable tensioner lock knob and lever are
engaged.
If engaged, release level wind lock knob and cable tensioner lock
knob and lever.
Step 3. Check if cable is binding.
If binding, free cable from drum.
27. WINCH DOES NOT WIND.

Step 1. Check to see if power takeoff is engaged.
If not, engage power takeoff.
Step 2. Check to see if winch clutch lever is engaged.
If not, engage clutch lever.
Step 3. On vehicles with level wind device, check to see if tensioner lever is
positioned all the way toward right (crew side) of vehicle.
If not, pull tensioner lever all the way toward right side of vehicle.
Step 4. Check level of hydraulic oil in reservoir (para. 2-22).
If low, add oil to proper level (para. 2-10).
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
DUMP BODY HOIST ASSEMBLY

28. HOIST DOES NOT LIFT DUMP BODY.
Step 1. Check to see if power takeoff is engaged.
If not, engage power takeoff.
Step 2. Check to see if dump body control lever is pushed back to raise
position.
If not, push lever back to raise position.
Step 3. Check level of hydraulic oil in reservoir (para 2-25).
Step 4. Check for hydraulic oil leaks.
Tighten loose connections. If leaks continue, notify unit maintenance.
29. BODY RAISES TO FULL DUMP BUT DOES NOT POWER DOWN.
Step 1. Check to see if support braces are in place.
If in place, lower.
Step 2. Check to see if dump body control lever is pulled full forward to
lower position.
If not, pull lever full forward to lower position.
30. HYDRAULIC PUMP NOISY.

Check level of hydraulic oil in reservoir (para. 2-25).
31. TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN.

Step 1. Check to see if tailgate control rod is pulled forward and down to
unlock tailgate.
If not, pull tailgate control rod forward and down to unlock tailgate.
Step 2. Check to see if tailgate chains are restricting tailgate from opening.
If restricting opening of tailgate, reposition tailgate chains.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
HYDRAULIC CRANE
32. CRANE NOT OPERATING OR LACKS POWER.
Step 1. Check to see if tachometer indicates 1,275 rpm.
If not, pull hand throttle control all the way out.
Step 2. Check to see if transmission selector lever is in 1-5 (drive).
If not, place transmission selector lever in 1-5 (drive).
Step 3. Check to see if transfer case power takeoff lever is pushed back to
engaged position.
If not, push transfer case power takeoff lever back to engaged
position.
Tighten loose connections. If leaks continue, notify unit
maintenance.
33. CRANE DOES NOT LIFT.

maintenance.
34. HYDRAULIC PUMP NOISY.

Check level of hydraulic oil in reservoir (para. 2-24).
If still noisy, notify unit maintenance.
35. VEHICLE ROLLS WHILE OPERATING CRANE.

Step 1. Check to see if parking brake is applied.
If not, apply parking brake.
Step 2. Check to see if chock blocks are in place.
If not, place chock blocks at wheels and notify unit maintenance.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
REAR WINCH
36. WINCH NOT OPERATING OR LACKS POWER.
Step 1. Check to see if tachometer indicates 1,275 rpm.
If not, pull hand throttle control all the way out.
Step 2. Check to see if transmission selector lever is in 1-5 (drive).
If not, place transmission selector lever in 1-5 (drive).
Step 3. Check to see if transfer case power takeoff shift lever is pushed back
to engaged position.
If not, push transfer case power takeoff shift lever back to engaged
position.
Step 4. Check to see if level wind lock knob is released.
If not, release level wind lock knob.
maintenance.
37. VEHICLE ROLLS WHILE OPERATING REAR WINCH.
Step 1. Check to see if parking brake is applied.
If not, apply parking brake.
Step 2. Check to see if chock blocks are in place.
If not, place chock blocks at wheels and notify unit maintenance.
EXPANSIBLE VANS
38. LIGHT SHINES THROUGH GAPS AT SIDE PANEL OF VAN BODY.
Step 1. Check toggle clamps at side panels (para. 2-27).
If toggle clamp does not draw top of side panel tight enough, loosen
locknut on toggle clamp eyebolt. Turn eyebolt inward to close the
gap. Tighten locknut.
Step 2. Check to see if roof is properly seated.
If not, loosen toggle clamp, push up on hinged roof, and push out on
end panels, then reclose toggle clamps to ensure seal alignment.
Step 3. Check to see if blackout panels are closed properly.
If not, slide up blackout panels on van sides and rear doors until
they latch in closed position.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
39. CEILING LIGHTS AND SERVICE RECEPTACLES FAIL TO ENERGIZE WHEN

DOORS ARE CLOSED UNDER BLACKOUT CONDITIONS (110 VOLT SYSTEM).
Step 1. Check to see if blackout circuit switch and/or main circuit breaker
switches are turned off (para. 2-27).
If off, turn on switches.
Step 2. Check to see if blackout switch is turned off.
If off, turn on blackout switch.
Step 3. Check outside power cable for secure connections if electrical power
is supplied from outside source.
If not, connect power cable securely to power entrance receptacle
and power source.
40. EMERGENCY LIGHT, BLACKOUT LIGHT, AND CEILING LIGHTS FAIL TO

ILLUMINATE (24 VOLT SYSTEM).
Step 1. Check to see if main circuit breaker and/or light switches are turned off.
If not, turn on main circuit breaker or light switches.
Step 2. Check outside power cable for secure connections if electrical power
is supplied from outside source.
If not, connect power cable securely to power entrance receptacle
and power source.
41. HEATER WILL NOT IGNITE.

Step 1. Check to see if main circuit breaker and/or heater switches are
turned off (para. 2-27).
If off, turn on main circuit breaker or heater switches.
Step 2. Check to see if thermostat is set to desired temperature.
If not, set thermostat properly.
Step 3. Check fuel level on fuel gauge.
Fill fuel tank(s) as necessary.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
42. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILS TO START.

Step 1. Check to see if bonnet door is closed (para. 2-27).
If closed, push bonnet door control rod forward to open bonnet door.
Step 2. If closed, check to see if main circuit breaker and/or air conditioner
switches in circuit breaker box are turned off.
If off, turn on main circuit breaker or air conditioner switches.
Step 3. Check to see if power input switch and/or compressor circuit breaker
are turned off.
If off, turn on power input switch or compressor circuit breaker.
Step 4. Check to see if compressor switch is turned to HIGH when starting
air conditioner.
If not, turn compressor switch to HIGH when starting air
conditioner.
SPECIAL PURPOSE KITS:
RADIATOR AND HOOD COVER KIT
43. ENGINE FAILS TO REACH OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
Check to see if radiator cover flap is opened (para. 2-43).
If open, roll cover flap down.
44. ENGINE TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 200°F (93°C).

Step 1. Check to see if radiator cover flap is closed (para. 2-43).
If closed, roll up cover flap and secure.
WARNING
Extreme care should be taken when removing surge tank
filler cap if temperature gauge reads above 175°F (79°C).
Steam or hot coolant under pressure will cause injury.
Step 2. Check radiator core for obstructions.
If clogged, remove debris (refer to table 2-1).
Step 3. Check coolant level in surge tank.
If low, add coolant to surge tank until at bottom of filler neck.
Step 4. Check for leakage from tank, hoses and hose connections.
If loose, tighten. If still leaking, notify unit maintenance.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 5. Check engine oil level.

Step 6. Check radiator fan clutch operation.
If fan blade is not turning, install override lockup bolts (para. 3-14).
FUEL BURNING PERSONNEL AND ENGINE COOLANT HEATER KITS

45. FUEL BURNING PERSONNEL HEATER FAILS TO START WHEN RUN-OFF-START
SWITCH IS HELD IN START POSITION.
WARNING
Exhaust gases can kill. Do not operate engine coolant
heater in closed area occupied by personnel. Such
action will result in injury or death.
NOTE
Heater will not operate if RUN-OFF-START switch is
moved to RUN position before indicator lamp illuminates.
Step 1. Press PRESS-TO-TEST button on heater control box to check

operation of circuit.
If indicator lamp does not illuminate, notify unit maintenance.
Step 2. Check to see if HI-LO switch on heater control box is set to HI.
If not, set HI-LO switch to HI.
Fill fuel tank(s) if necessary.
Step 4. Check to see if electric fuel pump shutoff valve is closed (para. 2-44).
If closed, open fuel pump shutoff valve.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
46. ENGINE COOLANT HEATER FAILS TO START WHEN RUN-OFF-START SWITCH

IS HELD IN START POSITION.
WARNING
Exhaust gases can kill. Do not operate engine coolant
heater in closed area occupied by personnel. Such
action will result in injury or death.
CAUTION
Do not operate engine coolant heater and personnel heater
at the same time. Damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
• Select HI position if engine is cold. Select LOW position if
engine is already well heated. Switch will automatically
change to LOW position when coolant temperature exceeds
195°F (91°C). Switch will automatically change to HI
position when coolant temperature drops below 120°F
(49°C).
• Heater will not operate if RUN-OFF-START switch is
moved to RUN position before indicator lamp illuminates.
Step 1. Press PRESS-TO-TEST button on heater control box to check

operation of circuit.
If indicator lamp does not illuminate, notify unit maintenance.
Step 3. Check to see if electric fuel pump shutoff valve located near air
cleaner assembly is closed (para. 2-45).
If closed, open fuel shutoff valve.
47. HEATER FAILS TO CONTINUE BURNING.

Check fuel level on fuel gauge.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
48. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTERS NOT OPERATING.

Step 1. Check adjustment of defroster control handle.
Adjust defroster control handle.
Step 2. Check for restrictions in defroster deflectors.
If restricted, clear restriction.
49. ENGINE OIL PAN SHROUD NOT RECEIVING HEAT (ENGINE COOLANT
HEATER ONLY).
Step 1. Check to see if coolant heater is operating (para. 2-45).
Start heater. If inoperative, notify unit maintenance.
Step 2. Check to see if coolant heater exhaust tube is disconnected from oil
pan shroud.
If disconnected, reconnect heater exhaust tube.
50. ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM NOT RECEIVING HEAT (ENGINE COOLANT

HEATER ONLY).
Step 1. Check to see if coolant heater is operating (para. 2-45).
Start heater. If inoperative, notify unit maintenance.
Step 2. Check to see if one or more coolant shutoff valves are closed at
engine.
If closed, open coolant shutoff valve(s).
A-FRAME KIT
51. WINCH INOPERATIVE.
Check winch.
See malfunctions 26 and 27.
52. A-FRAME MISALIGNED.
Check to see if cable is secured in towing pintle.
If not, secure cable in towing pintle and lock pintle in closed position.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
AIRBRAKE CONTROL KIT

53. TRAILER AIRBRAKES DO NOT OPERATE WHEN AIRBRAKE CONTROL HANDLE
IS PULLED DOWN.
Step 1. Check to see if trailer air supply valve control knob is not in pressed-
in position (para. 2-47).
If not, press in trailer air supply valve control knob and hold in place
for 15 seconds. Release valve. If valve does not stay in, notify unit
maintenance.
Step 2. Check to see if trailer air lines are securely connected to air
couplings of towing truck.
If not, securely connect trailer air lines of air coupling, and open air
coupling valves.
3-5. CTIS STATUS INDICATION AND MALFUNCTIONS

a. Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS). CTIS is designed to work
automatically in case of tire leakage. Additionally, CTIS will adjust tire pressure
when a road surface selection is made, to preset valves. Refer to table 3-2, CTIS
Indications, for explanation of indications or malfunction.
b. CTIS Integration with the Airbrake System. The Central Tire Inflation
System uses the same air compressor that supplies air to the vehicle brakes. The
vehicle brakes are always given priority over the CTIS. When brake operation
causes the air pressure in the brake reservoir to fall below a preset limit, inflation
will stop until the air compressor has refilled the brake reservoir. If the CTIS was
deflating the tires, it would continue to do so.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to transmission, refer to
paragraph 2-15 for proper transmission shifting
procedures.
c. Rapid Inflation. The most rapid tire pressure increase is achieved during
vehicle operation. Keep the transmission downshifted to a lower gear. Keep engine
operation at 2,000 rpm. Engaging the turbocharger supplies extra air pressure
directly to the air compressor.
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Table 3-2. CTIS Indications
CTIS STATUS INDICATION

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
ACTION REQUIRED
1. SINGLE MODE LIGHT: STEADY.

None. Air pressure achieved, wheel valves closed, and system stable.
None.
2. SINGLE MODE LIGHT: FLASHING.
None. System working to achieve new air pressure.
None.
3. TWO MODE LIGHTS ON: STEADY.
System has shut off with tire pressure between two settings, but vehicle and
CTIS are still operational.
Monitor and, if indication is repeated frequently, notify supervisor.
4. FOUR MODE LIGHTS FLASHING.
System has shut off due to air leak or possible tire damage and is waiting
for operator instruction.
a. Select RUN FLAT, if tire damage is minimal (vehicle is still
operational).
b. Change tire if tire damage is not minimal (para. 3-11).
c. Check for air leaks (para. 3-3).
5. FIVE LIGHTS FLASHING.
NOTE
If CTIS is not operational, disconnect electrical connector
from Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and complete mission
(para. 3-16).
System has shut off due to fault detection of CTIS component or system has
major air leak.
a. Check for air leaks (para. 3-3) and reset CTIS (para. 3-16).
b. Disable CTIS (para. 3-16) and notify unit maintenance.
6. RUN FLAT SELECTOR FLASHING (WITH A STEADY OR FLASHING MODE LIGHT).

None. RUN FLAT has been selected, and tire pressure is being checked at
frequent intervals (every 15 seconds).
May be turned off by depressing run flat mode.
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Table 3-2. CTIS Indications (Cont’d).
CTIS STATUS INDICATION

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
ACTION REQUIRED
7. SYSTEM REPEATEDLY RESUMES CYCLING 30 SECONDS AFTER MODE LIGHT

STOPS FLASHING.
Undetermined.
Notify unit maintenance.
8. SYSTEM SHUTS OFF DURING INFLATION, SINGLE MODE LIGHT CONTINUES
TO FLASH.
Undetermined.
9. SYSTEM FAILS TO DEFLATE, PARTIALLY DEFLATES, OR TIRE PRESSURES ARE
IMBALANCED.
Undetermined.
Disable CTIS (para. 3-16) and notify unit maintenance.
10. SELECTOR PANEL LIGHTS WORK, SYSTEM FAILS TO INFLATE OR DEFLATE.
Undetermined.
11. LOSS OF OVERSPEED WARNING LIGHT AND/OR OVERSPEED PRESSURE
CHANGE.
Undetermined.
Disable CTIS (para. 3-16), maintain vehicle speed within limits of
tire pressure setting (table 1-10), and notify unit maintenance.
12. SYSTEM IS OVERINFLATING THE TIRES.
Undetermined.
Disable CTIS (para. 3-16), readjust tire pressure for road conditions
(table 1-10), and notify unit maintenance.
13. SLOW AIR RECOVERY OR OCCASIONAL LOW AIR WARNING DURING
BRAKE OPERATION.
Step 1. Minor leak in air system.
Troubleshoot air system (para. 3-3), and notify unit maintenance.
Step 2. Major leak in air system.
Disable CTIS (para. 3-16) and notify unit maintenance.
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Section III. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
3-6. GENERAL
The operator/crew is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly checks listed in
the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, table 2-3. Certain other mainte-
nance services, also the responsibility of the operator/crew, are listed in this section.
3-7. BREAK-IN OPERATION
a. Road Test.
CAUTION
Do not go faster than the maximum allowable speeds shown on
the maximum road speed data plate. Do not drive continuously at
maximum allowable speeds. Be alert for signs of equipment
failure. Failure to do this may result in equipment damage.
All vehicles received by the using organization must be road-tested to check

operation and condition of all reconditioned vehicles, except those previously driven
50 mi (80 km). The operator will check the instrument panel and gauges as often as
possible for signs of unsatisfactory performance. Stops will be made at least every
10 mi (16 km) to give the operator a chance to check the vehicle for possible coolant,
oil, fuel, or exhaust leakage and any signs that may show the engine, transmission,
wheel hubs, brake drums, axles, differentials, or transfer case assemblies are
overheated. The vehicle must be checked thoroughly for any control that is hard to
operate and any instrument not operating properly. Unusual noises and vibration
will be noted. All unusual conditions will be reported to unit level maintenance.
b. After Road Test. After the road test, correct any faulty condition that can
be done at operator’s maintenance level. Notify unit maintenance about any other
faulty condition.
3-8. ENGINE SERVICE
a. General. To perform engine service, the hood must be unlatched and

secured in the opened position. After completing engine service, release hood, lower
it to fixed position, and latch it (para. 2-19).
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3-8. ENGINE SERVICE (Contd)
b. Engine Crankcase Oil Level.

CAUTION
• Never operate engine in M939/A1 series vehicles with oil level
below L (low) level mark or above H (high) level mark.
• Never operate engine in M939A2 series vehicles below ADD
2 QTS (low) mark or above FULL (high) mark on dipstick.
(1) Engine oil level dipstick (4) is located on right side of engine below
coolant surge tank (1) on M939/A1 series vehicles, and behind alternator (2) on
(2) On M939/A1 series vehicles, turn dipstick (4) handle counterclockwise to
release from dipstick tube (3).
(3) Pull dipstick (4) from dipstick tube (3).
(4) Wipe dipstick (4) clean and return to dipstick tube (3).
(5) Slowly pull dipstick (4) from dipstick tube (3) and read level.
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NOTE
On M939/A1 series vehicles, 7 qts (6.6 L) of oil are required to
raise oil level from L mark to H mark on dipstick. On M939A2
series vehicles, 2 qts (1.9 L) are required to raise oil level from
ADD 2 QTS. mark to FULL mark. Refer to para. 2-10 for oil
specifications.
(6) If engine oil level is low, remove engine oil filler cap (5), add engine oil,
and replace engine oil filler cap (5). Tighten cap securely wipe away any spilled oil.
(7) After checking or adjusting oil level, wipe dipstick (4) clean and reinstall
dipstick (4) in dipstick tube (3). Make sure dipstick (4) is seated securely.
(8) On M939/A1 series vehicles, turn dipstick (4) handle clockwise to tighten
in dipstick tube (3).
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c. Coolant Surge Tank.
WARNING
Extreme care should be taken when removing surge tank filler
cap if temperature gauge reads above 175°F (79°C). Steam or hot
coolant under pressure may cause injury.
(1) Remove coolant surge tank filler cap (1). Visually check coolant level.
Surge tank (2) should be filled to approximately bottom end of filler tube (3) with
engine cold, and slightly above with engine at normal operating temperature.
NOTE
• Have suitable container ready to catch liquid contaminants.
• If surge tank on M939A2 series vehicles is found to be empty,
open drainvalve on aftercooler and fill surge tank. Close drain-
valve when coolant is observed flowing from drain, and continue
filling to approximately bottom end of fill tube.
(2) If coolant level is low, add coolant as necessary.
(3) Run engine until temperature gauge (4) reads 175°-200°F (79°-93°C).
Check and refill as necessary.
d. Power Steering Reservoir.

CAUTION
Do not overfill power steering reservoir. Oil will overflow into vent
system.
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NOTE
• Power steering reservoir
oil level is checked with
engine stopped.
• With engine cold, use
COLD FULL mark on
dipstick. If engine is at
normal operating temper-
ature, 175°-200°F (79°-
93°C), use HOT FULL
mark on dipstick.
(1) The power steering reservoir

(7) is located on left side of engine near
the radiator. Remove oil filler cap (6) and
wipe off dipstick (5). Reinstall and
remove dipstick (5) to check reservoir (7)
oil level.
(2) If oil level is low, add oil
(para. 2-10). Replace oil filler cap (6),
tighten securely, and wipe up any oil
spilled.
e. Fuel Filter/Water Separator.
(1) Service Operation.
(a) The fuel filter/water
separator (9) is located under left-front
fender on M939/A1 series vehicles, and
attached to left side of engine on M939A2
series vehicles, and requires daily
maintenance.
(b) On M939/A1 series vehicles,
open inlet drainvalve (8) located near top
of fuel filter/water separator (9).
(c) On M939A2 series vehicles,
open drainvalve (10) at bottom of fuel
filter/water separator (9) and drain off 1
pt. (0.47 L) of liquid into a container.
(d) If larger amounts of water
and impurities are detected, drain until
fuel is clear. Notify unit maintenance.
(e) After service has been
completed, close drainvalves (8) or (10),
and prime fuel system.
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e. Fuel Filter/Water Separator

(Contd).
(2) Priming Fuel System.
(a) The fuel system must be
primed whenever the fuel filter/water
separator element is replaced and after any
draining of the fuel system.
(b) Open air purge drainvalve (1)
at hand primer pump (2).
(c) Place a container under air
purge drainvalve (1). Operate hand primer
pump (2) to discharge a combination of fuel
and air from the fuel system. Continue
pumping until all air is expelled and a steady
flow of fuel is observed. Stop hand primer
pump (2) operation and close air purge
drainvalve (1). Dispose of waste fuel properly.
(3) Final Inspection. Start engine
(para. 2-12) and check for unusual noises and
fuel system leaks.
f. Air Cleaner.
WARNING
If NBC exposure is suspected, all air filter media should be handled
by personnel wearing protective equipment. Consult your unit NBC
officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling or disposal instructions.
(1) General. Air cleaner service is required whenever the red band is visible
in window of air cleaner indicator (3). The operator will service the air cleaner in an
emergency situation only. Notify unit maintenance as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Do not operate engine without
an air cleaner element. Failure
to do so may result in internal
engine component damage.
(2) Removal.
WARNING
Keep fingers out from under or directly above the locking end of
securing latches during removal or installation. Injury will result if
fingers are caught under latches and/or if fingers are struck by latch
when unsnapped.
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(2) Removal (Contd).
(a) Release latch (6) securing rear retaining strap (5) to hanger (11) and
spread apart retaining strap (5).
(b) Release five latches (8) securing air cleaner body (7) to air cleaner
manifold (4).
(c) Remove air cleaner body (7), gasket (9), and element (10).
(3) Cleaning Element by Tapping.

CAUTION
Do not strike ends of element on hard surface. Damage will result.
(a) Hold element (10) so open end
faces ground.
(b) Gently tap completely around
element (10) with hand to free trapped dirt.
(4) Installation.
(a) Position air cleaner element
(10) in air cleaner manifold (4) with closed
end of element (10) facing outward.
WARNING
Keep fingers out from under or directly above the locking end of
securing latches during removal or installation. Injury will result
if fingers are caught under latches and/or if fingers are struck by
latch when unsnapped.
(b) Position gasket (9) on air cleaner body (7) and install air cleaner body
(7) over element (10) with arrows on end of air cleaner body (7) pointing up.
(c) Secure air cleaner body (7) to manifold (4) with five latches (8).
(d) Secure rear retaining strap (5) to hanger (11).
(5) Final Inspection. Start engine (para. 2-12) and press top of air cleaner
indicator (3) to release red band. If green band does not appear, report condition to
unit maintenance.
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3-9. AIR RESERVOIRS
a. General. Four drainvalves, located on right side of vehicle next to toolbox,

are used to drain moisture from air reservoirs.
b. Service.
(1) Turn drainvalves (1) counter-
clockwise to drain moisture from:
(a) Airbrake system wet tank
reservoir drainvalve 1.
(b) Spring brake air reservoir
drainvalve 2.
(c) Primary airbrake system air
reservoir drainvalve 3.
(d) Secondary airbrake system
air reservoir drainvalve 4.
(2) After all moisture has been drained and only air is coming out, turn
drainvalves (1) clockwise to close.
c. Final Inspection. Make sure drainvalves (1) are closed tight to prevent air
from escaping. If air escapes after drainvalves are closed tightly, notify unit
maintenance immediately.
3-10. TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
CAUTION
When checking transmission oil level, do not permit dirt, dust or grit
to enter transmission filler tube. Make sure dipstick handle and end
of filler tube are clean to prevent internal transmission damage.
a. General. The transmission oil level is checked weekly with engine running
at idle, transmission in neutral, and parking brake applied. In M939/A1 series
vehicles, transmission dipstick (3) is located under access door (4) in center of cab
floor. In M939A2 series vehicles, transmission dipstick (3) is on right side of engine
compartment.
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3-10. TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL (Contd)
b. Check Oil Level.

.WARNING.
Do not check transmission oil level if transmission oil temper-
ature gauge indicates temperature over 220°F (104°C). Stop
engine and allow transmission to cool. Hot oil may result in injury
to personnel.
(1) Open access door (4) on cab floor in M939/A1 series vehicles or open hood in
M939A2 series vehicles to access dipstick (3). Clean around end of filler tube (5) before
removing dipstick (3).
.WARNING.
Hot turbocharger and exhaust manifold can cause injury to
personnel.
(2) Turn dipstick (3) handle counterclockwise and pull out dipstick (3) on
M939/A1 series vehicles. On M939A2 series vehicles, pull dipstick (3) straight out.
(3) Wipe clean and insert dipstick (3) in filler tube (5).
(4) On M939/A1 series vehicles, withdraw dipstick (3) slowly to prevent a
false reading. If transmission oil temperature gauge (8) on instrument panel reads
180°F (82°C) or below, level on dipstick (3) should show between marks designated
for normal run (2).
(5) On M939A2 series vehicles, slowly pull dipstick (3) out of filler tube (5).
Level on dipstick (3) should be between ADD mark (7) and FULL mark (6).
CAUTION
Overfilling transmission will result in internal transmission
damage.
(6) If transmission oil level is low, add oil through filler tube (5)
(LO 9-2320-272-12). Return dipstick (3) to filler tube (5), tighten dipstick handle
(M939/A1 series vehicles), and wipe up any oil spilled.
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3-11. WHEELS AND TIRES
a. General. Tires are checked as part of Preventive Maintenance Checks and

Services (PMCS) (table 2-3). If tire becomes flat while operating, stop vehicle
immediately, if tactical situation permits. All tires on M939/A1/A2 series vehicles
are bi-directional and do not require any special mounting.
b. Spare Tire. Models M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2,
M931/A1/A2, and M932/A1/A2 (cargo trucks, tractors) are equipped with expendable
spare tire davit boom. The M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2 (dump trucks), and the M934
(expansible van) are equipped with an eyebolt for attaching a chain fall. The
M934A1 and M93A2 (expansible vans) are equipped with a davit-expendable boom
and a built-in hand operated winch, while the M936/A1/A2 (wrecker) models use the
vehicle boom and chain to lift and lower spare tire.
(1) Removal (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2,
M931/A1/A2, and M932/A1/A2).
NOTE
• This operation requires personnel.
• Procedures and illustrations are for M931A2 and M932A2 other
models listed are similar.
(a) Obtain utility chain (7) and chain fall (6) from tool compartment.
(b) Secure utility chain (7) around spare tire (11) and take up slack.
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(c) Hook chain fall (6) to davit boom roller (3) and to utility chain (7)
securing spare tire (11) and take up slack.
(d) Remove lock pin (14) from davit boom (2), roller (3) and retaining pin
(4) from davit boom (2) and davit support (5).
(e) Slide out davit boom (2) until holes in davit boom (2) and davit
support (5) are aligned. Secure in place with retaining pin (4) and lock pin (14).
(f) Hook chain fall (6) to ring (13) on utility chain (7). Pull hand chain
(12) to take up slack.
(g) Loosen wingnut (15) securing wheel brace (10) to threaded bar (9).
(h) Guide threaded bar (9) from notch in davit boom base (8). Lift wheel
brace (10) and threaded bar (9) from davit boom base (8).
WARNING
• Stand clear during hoisting operations. Injury may result if
personnel are struck by a swinging spare tire.
• Use caution when operating chain hoist. Injury may result if
fingers are caught in chain hoist pulley sheave.
(i) Pull hand chain (12) to slightly raise spare tire (11). Slide spare tire
(11) along davit boom (2) until roller (3) hits stop (1).
NOTE
Spare tire must be turned flat to vehicle body during lowering
operation.
(j) Pull hand chain (12) to lower spare tire (11) to ground.
(k) Remove utility chain (7) from spare tire (11) and chain fall (6).
(2) Installation (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2,
M931/A1/A2, and M932/A1/A2).
(a) Place utility chain (7) through rim of spare tire (11) and ring (13) on
utility chain (7). Center ring (13) at top of spare tire. Take up slack and hook utility
chain (7) back onto utility chain (7).
(b) Lower chain fall (6) hook and attach to ring (13).
(c) Raise spare tire (11) until it clears davit boom base (8).
(d) Using roller (3), place spare tire (11) in davit boom base (8).
(e) Lower wheel brace (10), guide threaded bar (9) into notch in davit
boom base (8) and tighten wingnut (15) until snug.
(f) Remove utility chain (7) from spare tire (11) and chain fall (6).
(g) Slide davit boom (2) into davit support (5) until holes in davit boom
(2) and davit support (5) are aligned. Secure in place with retaining pin (4) and lock
pin (14).
(h) Return utility chain (7) and chain fall (6) to tool compartment.
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(3) Removal (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, and M934).

NOTE
This procedure requires two personnel.
(a) Obtain utility chain (1) and chain fall (4) from tool compartment.
(b) Secure utility chain (1) around spare tire (6) and take up slack.
(c) Hook chain fall (4) through support loop (3) and to utility chain (1),
securing spare tire (6) with ring (2) and take up slack.
(d) Loosen wingnut (9) securing wheel brace (10) to threaded
bar (8).
(e) Pull wheel brace (10) and threaded bar (8) from spare tire (6).
WARNING
• Keep spare tire from swinging. Injury may occur if personnel are
struck by a swinging spare tire.
• Use caution when operating chain fall. Fingers may be caught in
chain fall pulley sheave causing injury.
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(f) Pull hand chain (5) to slightly raise spare tire (6) from spare tire
carrier base (7). Move spare tire (6) out of bracket area towards back of cab. Pull
spare tire (6) towards side of vehicle until sufficient clearance is obtained to lower
spare tire (6) to ground.
(g) Pull on hand chain (5) to lower spare tire (6) to ground.
(h) Remove utility chain (1) securing spare tire (6) to chain fall (4).
(4) Installation (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2, and M934).
(a) Place utility chain (1) through rim of spare tire (6) and ring (2) on
utility chain (1). Center ring (2) at top of spare tire (6). Take up slack and hook
utility chain (1) back onto utility chain (1).
(b) Lower chain fall (4) hook and attach to utility chain ring (2).
(c) Raise spare tire (6) until it clears tire carrier base (7). Place tire on
tire carrier base (7).
(d) Lower wheel brace (10), guide threaded bar (8) to notch in spare tire
carrier base (10), and tighten wingnut (9) until snug.
(e) Remove utility chain (1) from spare tire (6) and chain fall (4) from
support loop (3). Return utility chain (1) and chain fall (4) to tool compartment.
(5) Removal (M934A1/A2).
NOTE
• This procedure requires two personnel.
• Cable and hook will be attached to spare tire during normal
vehicle operation.
(a) Push and hold button (14) and remove retaining pin (13) and lift
brace (11) up. Reinstall pin (13) with brace (11) in up position.
(b) Turn winch handle (12) counterclockwise to remove tension.
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(c) Loosen wingnut (7) attaching wheel brace (8) to threaded bar (6).
(d) Guide threaded bar (6) from notch in spare tire carrier (4). Lift wheel
brace (3) and threaded bar (6) from spare tire carrier (4).
WARNING
Stand clear during hoisting operations. Injury may result if
personnel are struck by a swinging spare tire.
(e) Turn handle (9) clockwise to slightly raise spare tire (5). Swing spare
tire (5) and davit boom (2) toward side of vehicle until sufficient clearance is
obtained to lower spare tire (5) to ground.
NOTE
Spare tire must be turned flat to vehicle body during lowering
operation.
(f) Turn winch handle (9) counterclockwise to lower spare tire (5) to
ground.
(g) Remove davit chain (1) from spare tire (5).
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(h) Reverse steps (a) through (g) as necessary to install spare tire (5).
(6) Removal (M936/A1/A2).

WARNING
Do not touch hot exhaust system
components. Injury to personnel
may result.
NOTE
• Utility chain hook must be
centered on top of tire to keep
tire from lifting.
• This operation requires an
assistant to guide spare tire.
(a) Obtain utility chain (11) from
tool compartment, install around spare tire
(12) with utility chain hook (10) centered on
top of spare tire (12), and take up slack.
(b) Remove wingnut (13) and
brace (14) securing spare tire (12).
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(c) Prepare wrecker for boom (1) operation (para. 2-24).

(d) Position boom (1) with boom hook (2) centered over spare tire (5).
Attach boom hook (2) to chain ring (3).
(e) Raise spare tire (5) from spare tire support (6).
WARNING
Keep spare tire from swinging. Injury may occur if personnel are
struck by swinging spare tire.
(f) Position boom (1) to right side of vehicle until sufficient clearance is
obtained to lower spare tire (5) to ground, and lower spare tire (5).
(g) Remove chain (4) from spare tire (5) and boom hook (2).
(h) Secure wrecker from boom (1) operation (para. 2-24).
(7) Installation (M936/A1/A2).
(a) Install utility chain (4) around spare tire (5) with utility chain hook
(7) centered on top of spare tire (5), and take up slack.
(b) Prepare wrecker for boom (1) operation (para. 2-24).
WARNING
Keep spare tire from swinging. Injury may occur if personnel are
struck by swinging spare tire.
NOTE
Assistant will guide spare tire to tire support.
(c) Position boom (1) with boom hook (2) centered over spare tire (5).
Attach boom hook (2) to chain ring (3).
(d) Raise spare tire (5) and place in spare tire support (6).
(e) Remove chain (4) from spare tire (5) and boom hook (2).
(f) Install brace (9) and wingnut (8) on spare tire (5) and support (6).
(g) Return utility chain (4) to tool compartment.
(h) Secure wrecker from boom (1) operation (para. 2-24).
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c. Tire Replacement.
WARNING
Engage parking brake and chock wheels on both sides to keep
vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in injury to per-
sonnel.
(1) Tire Removal (M939 series vehicles).
(a) Remove hydraulic jack (10), jack handle (12), wheel stud nut wrench
(1), and wrench handle (14) from tool compartment. Remove spare tire from storage
location.
NOTE
Wheel stud nuts on left side have left-hand threads. Those on right
side have right-hand threads. Studs and nuts are marked L and R
accordingly.
(b) Install wrench handle (14) through wheel stud nut wrench (1) and
position wrench (1) on wheel stud nuts (2). Loosen ten wheel stud nuts (2) but do
not remove.
(c) Turn jack screw (9) of jack (10) out approximately 3 in. (7.6 cm) by
hand.
(d) Turn valve (11) at base of jack (10) by turning clockwise with slotted
end of jack handle (12) until closed securely.
WARNING
Do not work under vehicle supported by jack only. Jack may slip
causing vehicle to fall, which will result in injury or death.
NOTE
• Place a block under jack if used on soft terrain.
• Use jack stands if available.
• Expansible van bodies must be retracted on M934 models before
jacking vehicle up.
(e) Position jack (10) under axle housing (8) near tire to be removed.
Insert jack handle (12) into jack (10). Move jack handle (12) up and down until tire
is off the ground.
NOTE
Use special second wheel stud wrench NSN 5120-00-378-4411 to
hold inner adapter spacer nuts in place when braking outer lug nut.
(f) If rear dual tire is to be replaced, remove ten wheel stud nuts (2) from
adapter spacer nuts (4) and outer tire (3) from axle hub (13). If rear inner wheel (6)
is to be removed, reverse wheel stud nut wrench (1), remove handle (14), and install
near large end of wrench (1). Remove ten adapter spacer nuts (4) and inner tire (6).
(g) If front tire is to be replaced, remove ten wheel stud nuts (2) from
studs (7) and tire (6) from hub (13).
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(2) Tire Installation (M939 series

vehicles).
NOTE
• Use jack handle as pry bar to raise
tire over wheel studs.
• Have all nuts torqued by unit main-
tenance as soon as possible.
• Return unserviceable wheel and tire
to unit maintenance for repair,
replacement, or exchange.
(a) If installing rear inner dual tire (6), position tire (6) on axle hub (13)
shallow side out, and install ten adapter spacer nuts (4) on studs (7). Tighten
securely in sequence shown, and install outer dual tire (3).
(b) If installing a rear outer dual tire (3), align valve stem (5) with venti-
lation holes, position tire (3) on axle hub (13) with deep side out, and install ten
wheel stud nuts (2) on adapter spacer nuts (4), and tighten wheel stud nuts (2)
securely in sequence shown.
(c) Installation of front tire is accomplished by following step (a) except
that ten wheel stud nuts (2) are connected directly to studs (7).
(d) Turn valve (11) at base of jack (10) counterclockwise with slotted end
of jack handle (12) to lower vehicle tire to ground. Remove jack (10) from under axle
housing (8).
(e) Return jack (10), jack handle (12), wheel stud nut wrench (1), and
wrench handle (14) to tool compartment and remove wheel chocks.
(f) Secure damaged tire in spare tire carrier (para. 3-11b.).
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(3) Tire Removal (M939A1 series vehicles).

WARNING
Engage parking brake and chock wheels on both sides. Failure to
do so may result in injury to personnel.
(a) Remove hydraulic jack (9), jack handle (7), wheel stud nut wrench (2),
and wrench handle (1) from tool compartment. Remove spare tire from storage loca-
tion.
NOTE
• Wheel stud nuts on left side have left-hand threads. Those on
right side have right-hand threads. Studs and nuts are marked L
and R accordingly.
(b) Install wrench handle (1) through wheel stud nut wrench (2) and
position wheel stud nut wrench (2) on wheel stud nuts (3). Loosen ten wheel stud
nuts (3) but do not remove.
(c) Turn jack screw (10) of jack (9) out approximately 3 in. (7.6 cm).
(d) Turn valve (8) at base of jack (9) by turning clockwise with slotted
WARNING
NOTE
• Expansible van bodies must be retracted on M934A1 model
trucks before jacking vehicle up.
(e) Position jack (9) under axle housing (6) near tire (4) or (12) to be
removed. Insert handle (7) into jack (9). Move jack handle (7) up and down until tire
(4) or (12) is off the ground.
(f) Remove ten wheel stud nuts (3) from studs (11) and tire (4) or (12) from
hub (5).
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(4) Tire Installation (M939A1 series vehicles).

NOTE
• Use jack handle as pry bar to raise tire over wheel studs.
• Have all nuts torqued by unit maintenance as soon as possible.
• Return unserviceable wheel and tire to unit maintenance for
repair, replacement, or exchange.
(a) Position tire (4) or (12) on axle hub (5) over wheel studs (11), front tire
(4) is mounted shallow side out and rear tire (12) is mounted deep side out. Tighten
wheel stud nuts (3) securely in sequence shown.
(b) Turn valve (8) at base of jack (9) counterclockwise with slotted end of
jack handle (7) to lower vehicle tire to ground. Remove jack (9) from under axle
housing (6).
(c) Return jack (9), jack handle (7), wheel stud nut wrench (2), and wrench
handle (1) to tool compartment and remove wheel chocks.
(d) Secure damaged tire in spare tire carrier (para. 3-11b.).
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(5) Front Tire Removal (M939A2 series vehicles).

(a) Remove CTIS tools from tool compartment.
(b) Remove spare tire from vehicle.
WARNING
• Engage parking brake and chock wheels on both sides to keep
vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in injury to per-
sonnel.
• Air in system is under pressure. Make sure engine is shut down
and air reservoirs are drained before disconnecting CTIS compo-
nents to prevent serious injury to personnel.
NOTE
Temporarily store CTIS assembly removed during this operation on
spare tire while removing damaged tire to prevent loss of critical parts.
(c) Remove valve core cap (2) and valve core (3) from tank valve (7) to
exhaust air pressure from tire (19) and install valve core (3) securely back in tank
valve (7). Install valve core cap (2) on valve core (3).
(d) Remove two nuts (26) and washers (25) from rim studs (8) and (12).
(e) Remove two screws (28), washers (27), shield (1), and spacer (24)
from hub (14).
(f) Remove nut (5) and two washers (6) from rim stud (10) and wheel valve (4).
(g) Disconnect hose assembly (9) from turret valve (11).
(h) On spare tire (30), remove valve core cap (32) and valve core (31)
from turret valve (29).
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CAUTION
Do not damage or lose O-ring
when removing manifold.
Damage or loss of O-ring will
result in loss of CTIS pressure
and damage to equipment.
(i) Remove screw (23), wash-
er (22), and O-ring (21) from manifold
(20).
(j) Remove hose assembly (9),
wheel valve (4), and manifold (20) from
manifold tube (13) as a complete assem-
bly.
(k) Remove hydraulic jack
(36), handle (34), wheel stud nut wrench
(39), and wrench handle (40) from tool
compartment.
WARNING
NOTE
• Expansible van bodies must be retracted on M934A2 models
before jacking vehicle up.
• Wheel stud nuts on left side have left-hand threads. Those on
right side have right-hand threads. Stud and nuts are marked L
and R accordingly.
(l) Install wrench handle (40) through wheel stud nut wrench (39), loosen ten
wheel stud nuts (15) and rimnut (17), but do not remove.
(m) Turn jack screw (37) out
approximately 3 in. (7.6 cm). Position
jack (36) under axle housing (33), close
valve (35), and jack up vehicle until tire is
off the ground.
(n) Remove ten wheel stud
nuts (15) from wheel studs (38) and remove
tire (19).
(o) Remove rimnut (17) and
counterweight (16) from rim stud (18).
Replace rimnut back on rim stud (18).
(p) Remove rimnut (17) from
spare tire (30) and install counterweight
(16) on rim stud (18) of spare tire (30)
with rimnut (17).
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(6) Front Tire Installation (M939A2 series vehicles)

NOTE
Use jack handle to lift tire over hub and stud.
(a) Install spare tire (4) on hub (5) with shallow side out over hub (5) so
that turret valve (22) and manifold tube (24) are aligned.
(b) Install ten wheel stud nuts (3) on wheel studs (11) and tighten until
tire (4) is against face of hub (5) using the wheel stud wrench (2) and wrench
handle (1).
(c) Turn valve (8) at the base of the jack (9) counterclockwise with slot-
ted end of jack handle (7) to lower tire (4) to ground, and remove jack (9) from under
axle (6) and turn jack screw (10) back into jack (9).
(d) Tighten ten wheel stud nuts (3) securely in sequence shown. Tighten
rimnut (26) on counterweight (25) and rim stud (27).
NOTE
• Ensure O-ring seal is on manifold tube before installing manifold.
• Ensure valve core has been removed from turret valve when installing
hose assembly.
(e) Install hose assembly (20), wheel valve (15), and manifold (29) as a
complete assembly. With manifold (29) and O-ring (28) over manifold tube (24),
install wheel valve (15) onto rim studs (19) and (21), and hose assembly (20) to tur-
ret valve (22).
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(f) Install nut (16) and two washers (17) on rim stud (21).
(g) Install screw (31) and washer (30) in manifold (29) and hub (5).
(h) Install one of two screws (36), washer (35), shield (12), and short end
of spacer (32), on manifold (29) and hub (5), and the second of two screws (36),
washer (35), shield (12), and long end of spacer (32) on hub (5).
(i) Install two nuts (34) and washers (33) on shield (12) and rim studs
(19) and (23).
(j) Tighten valve core (14) in tank valve (18) and install valve cap (13).
(k) Start vehicle and select desired CTIS mission mode.
NOTE
• Check replaced tire to ensure tire inflates automatically.
• Report tire change to unit maintenance as soon as possible. Most
screws will require torquing to specific limits and O-ring seal will
have to be replaced.
(l) Return jack (9), jack handle (7), wheel stud nut wrench (2), wrench
handle (1), and CTIS tools to tool compartment and remove chocks.
(m) Secure damaged tire in spare tire carrier (para. 3-11b.).
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(7) Rear Tire Removal (M939A2 series vehicles).

(a) Remove CTIS tools from tool compartment.
(b) Remove spare tire from vehicle.
WARNING
• Air in system is under pressure. Make sure engine is shut down
and air reservoirs are drained before disconnecting CTIS compo-
nents to prevent serious injury to personnel.
• Air is under pressure and creates danger to eyes. Shield eyes to
prevent serious personal injury.
• Ensure brake is set and vehicle is properly chocked. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury to personnel.
(c) Remove valve core cap (12) and valve core (13) from tank valve (14) to
exhaust all air from tire (16). Replace valve core (13) and valve core cap (12).
(d) Remove hose assembly (11) from turret valve (15).
(e) Remove valve cap (18) and valve core (19) from turret valve (20) of
spare tire (21) to exhaust air. Install valve core (19) and valve cap (18) from spare
tire (21) in turret valve (15) of damaged tire (16).
(f) Remove two locknuts (8) and washers (7) holding shield (6) on wheel
valve (5).
(g) Remove two screws (10), washers (9), and shield (6) from hub cap (17)
and wheel valve (5). Replace two screws (10) and washers (9) in hub cap (17) and
hand-tighten.
(h) Loosen adapter nut (4) until wheel valve (5) can be removed.
(i) Remove wheel valve (5) and hose assembly (11) as a complete assem-
bly from adapter nut (4).
(j) Before removing adapter, clean surface of hub body of dirt and foreign
material which could clog CTIS air passages. Failure to do so will result in improper
inflation or damage to wheel valve.
CAUTION
• Temporarily seal hole in hub body by rapping electrical tape around
hub body at least twice, ensuring that tape completely covers hole.
Failure to do so may result in introduction of dirt or foreign material
into critical CTIS components.
• Temporarily reattach adapter, O-ring, and washer to wheel valve and
rap with electrical tape to seal end and hold O-ring and washer in
place.
(k) Clean area around adapter.
(l) Reinstall parts and tape together.
(m) Remove adapter nut (4), O-ring (3), and washer (2) from hub
body (1). Seal hole in hub body (1) with electrical tape.
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(n) Remove hydraulic jack (9), jack handle (7), wheel stud nut wrench
(2), and wrench handle (1) from tool compartment.
WARNING
causing vehicle to fall. Failure to do so will result in injury or
death.
(o) Install wrench handle (1) through hole in side of small end of wheel
stud nut wrench (2) and use wheel stud nut wrench (2) to loosen ten wheel stud
nuts (5), but do not remove.
(p) Turn jack screw (10) of jack (9) out approximately 3 in. (7.6 cm).
(q) Turn valve (8) at base of jack (9) by turning clockwise with slotted
NOTE
• This procedure requires two person-
nel.
• Place a block under jack if used on
soft terrain.
• Expansible van bodies must be
retracted on M934A2 models before
jacking vehicle up.
• Wheel stud nuts on left side have
left-hand threads. Those on right side
have right-hand threads. Stud and
nuts are marked L and R according-
ly.
(o) Position jack (9) under axle housing (11) near tire (4) that is dam-
aged. Insert jack handle (7) into jack (9), and move jack handle (7) up and down
until tire (4) is off the ground.
(p) Remove ten wheel stud nuts (5) from wheel studs (6) and tire (4) from
hub (3).
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(8) Rear Tire Installation (M939A2 series vehicles).

NOTE
• Use jack handle to lift tire over hub and studs.
• Mount tire on hub and studs with deep side out.
• Ensure hole in hub body is centered between third and fourth
stud hole (counterclockwise from the turret valve) on the spare.
(a) Install tire (4), deep side out, over hub (3) and wheel studs (6).
(b) Install ten wheel stud nuts (5) on wheel studs (6) and tighten until
tire (4) is against the face of the hub (3) using wheel stud wrench (2).
(c) Turn valve (8) at base of jack (9) counterclockwise with slotted end of
jack handle (7) to lower tire (4) to ground and remove jack (9) from under axle hous-
ing (11).
(d) Tighten ten wheel stud nuts (5) securely in sequence shown.
(e) Return jack (9), jack handle (7), wheel stud nut wrench (2), and
wrench handle (1) to tool compartment and remove chocks.
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(f) Remove tape from hub

body (1). Remove adapter (4), O-ring
(3), and washer (2) from temporary
storage on the wheel valve (5), and
install in hole in hub body (1).
(g) Install hose assembly
(11) on turret valve (16) and hand-
tighten.
(h) Install wheel valve
(5) on adapter (4). Tighten adapter
nut (15) and hose assembly (11).
(i) Install shield (6) on
wheel valve (5) with two nuts (8)
and washers (7), and on hub cap
(18) with two screws (10) and wash-
ers (9).
(j) Start vehicle and
select desired CTIS mission mode.
NOTE
• Check replaced tire to
ensure tire inflates auto-
matically.
• Report tire change to unit
maintenance as soon pos-
sible. Most screws will
require torquing to specif-
ic limits, and O-ring seal
will have to be replaced.
(k) Return CTIS tools to

tool compartment.
(l) Secure damaged tire
in spare tire carrier.
d. Tire Inflation.
(1) General. Never decrease pressure of warm tires (17) except for opera-
tion in snow, sand, or mud (para. 2-33, 2-35, or 2-37). After operations are complet-
ed, reinflate tires (17) to recommended pressure (refer to table 1-10).
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NOTE
Chock wheels if neces-
sary.
(2) Tire Gauging and
Inflation.
(a) Remove valve cap
(12) from valve stem (14) for
access to valve core (13).
(b) Remove tire infla-
tion gauge and hose assembly
(19) from tool compartment.
(c) Start engine and
engage parking brake. Make sure
air reservoir pressure is higher
than recommended tire pressure
by checking primary (20) and sec-
ondary (21) air pressure gauges
on instrument panel (22).
(d) Remove emergency

air coupling cover (25). Install tire
inflation hose assembly coupling
(26) on left front emergency air cou-
pling (23) to inflate front tires, and
on right rear emergency air cou-
pling for rear tires.
(e) Align air valve han-
dle (24) at air coupling (23) with
piping to release compressed air
into tire inflation gauge and hose
assembly (19).
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(f) Start at one corner of vehicle to gauge and adjust pressure, as neces-
sary, of all tires (6). Remove tire valve cap (1), apply tire gauge air chuck (7) on tire
valve stem (2) and press down firmly to read tire pressure on gauge dial (5). Press
air chuck lever (4) to inflate tire (6) as necessary. Release air chuck lever (4)
momentarily to read pressure on gauge dial (5).
NOTE
M939A2 series vehicles
utilize CTIS which must be
disabled to manually
inflate front and rear tires.
(g) On M939A2 series vehicles, remove valve cap (1) from the valve stem
(2) through CTIS cover access (8).
(3) Remove tire gauge air chuck (7) from tire valve stem (2) when tire pres-
sure is adjusted to recommended inflation pressures in table 1-10. Install tire valve
cap (1) and tighten finger-tight.
(4) When tire inflation operation
is completed, turn air valve handle (10)
crosswise to piping. Uncouple gauge and
hose assembly (3) from air coupling (9),
and install cover (11) on air coupling (9).
(5) Return tire inflation gauge and
hose assembly (3) to tool compartment.
NOTE
Remove wheel chocks if used.
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3-12. AIR SYSTEM SHUTOFF VALVES
General. Primary and secondary air systems are provided with shutoff valves to
isolate them from the rest of the vehicle air system. These valves are closed by the
operator only in an emergency situation.
(1) The primary system air shutoff valve (1) on the M939/A1 series vehicles is
located at the forward end of the wet tank. On the M939A2 series vehicles, it is at
the side of the wet tank reservoir. If air leaks in the primary system and the vehicle
must be driven, close air shutoff valve (1). Closing the primary system air shutoff
valve (1) will isolate the primary system and maintain air pressure to brake system
components and enable operator to slow down or stop the vehicle.
(2) The secondary system air shutoff valve (2) is located on top of the wet tank
reservoir. In the event of an air leak in the secondary system and the vehicle must
be driven, close air shutoff valve (2). Closing the secondary system and air shutoff
valve (2) will isolate the secondary system and maintain air pressure to brake
system components and enable operator to slow down or stop the vehicle.
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3-13. SPRING BRAKE SERVICE
a. General. Spring brakes on M939/A1/A2 series vehicles lock automatically

and stop the vehicle whenever a large loss of air pressure occurs. Before the vehicle
can be towed away for repairs, the spring in each spring brake must be manually
released. This procedure is performed by operator only in an emergency.
b. Applying Spring Brake. Switches located on the emergency brake and PTO
levers reduce the air pressure to the spring brake system, resulting in automatic
activation of spring brakes. Testing of these switches can be accomplished by manu-
ally lifting switch and increasing engine speed while in drive.
c. Spring Brake Override. An air-actuation switch on the dash supplies nor-
mal air pressure to spring brakes preventing them from engaging.
d. Releasing the Spring (Caging Brakes).
WARNING
Make sure vehicle parking brake is engaged and wheels are
chocked before releasing springs in spring brakes. Failure to do so
will result in vehicle rolling out of control, which may cause injury
or death.
NOTE
• Do not lose rubber plugs. After removal, store all four plugs in
map compartment inside cab. Be sure to notify unit maintenance
of where they are stored so they may be reinstalled later.
• If inside of brake chamber is clogged with mud, sand, or dirt, do
not proceed with spring release operation unless the chamber
can be cleared. Notify unit maintenance if chamber cannot be
cleared.
(1) Remove rubber plug (1) from spring brake chamber (2).
(2) Visually inspect spring brake chamber (2) for mud, sand, or dirt.
WARNING
Do not remove rim clamp bolt or nut. High pressure inside of
spring brake chamber may result in injury or death if released.
(3) Remove nut (6), washer (5), and release bolt (4) from storage housing (3).
(4) Insert T-end of release bolt (4) all the way into spring brake chamber (2)
and turn bolt (4) one-quarter turn clockwise.
NOTE
If release bolt cannot be pulled directly out of spring brake cham-
ber after it has been turned, bolt is properly seated.
(5) Pull on release bolt (4) to make sure it is firmly holding spring plate with-
in the spring brake chamber (2).
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3-13. SPRING BRAKE SERVICE (Contd)
(6) Install nut (6) and washer (5) on end of release bolt (4). Tighten nut (6)
down until it is in contact with spring brake chamber (2).
NOTE
Measurement can be accomplished using the paper ruler in the
back of this manual.
CAUTION
Measurement of release bolt from nut must be at least 3 in. (7.6 cm). If
distance is not correct, damage to brakes will result.
(7) Turn nut (6) clockwise until at least 3 in. (7.6 cm) of threads of release
bolt (4) extends out of nut (6).
(8) Reverse steps 1 through 7 to remove manual release of spring brake.
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3-14. RADIATOR FAN CLUTCH EMERGENCY SERVICE
a. General. The radiator fan on M939/A1 series vehicles normally activates

when the engine coolant temperature exceeds 185°F (85°C), which is within the nor-
mal operating range of 175°-195°F (79°-91°C). It is possible, however, for the ther-
mostat governing fan operation to become damaged. This will result in engine over-
heating. In an emergency, the operator can bypass the fan thermostat by bolting the
fan to the engine’s fan clutch assembly. This procedure is performed by the operator
only when service by unit maintenance is not available.
b. Symptoms.
(1) Engine coolant temperature exceeds 195°F (91°C) as indicated by engine
coolant temperature gauge (3).
(2) Operator has stopped vehicle and allowed engine to idle as described in
paragraph 2-16.
(3) Engine coolant temperature gauge (3) indicated engine is not cooling, or
engine coolant temperature continues to rise after two-minute idle period.
c. Inspection. With engine continuing to idle, raise hood and inspect fan (4)
for operation. If fan is not turning, fan clutch thermostat is damaged. Operator
must immediately shut down engine and notify unit maintenance. If service is not
available, perform step d., emergency service.
d. Emergency Service.
WARNING
• Make sure battery switch and ignition switch are OFF. Make
sure crewmembers inside vehicle cab are aware of danger in
engaging these switches while emergency service is being per-
formed. Failure to do so may result in fan blade suddenly engag-
ing and cause injury or death.
• Do not allow hands to contact engine during emergency service.
Burns will result from contact with engine.
(1) Stop engine by shutting off ignition switch (2) and battery switch (1).
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3-14. RADIATOR FAN CLUTCH EMERGENCY SERVICE (Contd)
(2) Raise and secure hood (paragraph 2-19).

(3) Remove two clutch override lockup bolts (6) from storage boss on fan
clutch support bracket (5).
NOTE
Because fan clutch assembly is a moving part when engine is run-
ning, alignment mark may be located in different position from
position shown in illustration. Without starting engine, tap engine
ignition switch to move alignment mark to proper position.
(4) Line up alignment mark on side of fan mounting plate (8) with alignment
mark on side of fan clutch assembly (7). Fan mounting plate (8) turns freely by
hand.
(5) With alignment marks lined up, insert two clutch override lockup bolts (6)
into holes of fan mounting plate (8) and hand-tighten.
(6) Tighten override lockup bolts (6) until fully seated to secure fan mounting
plate (8) to fan clutch assembly (7).
(7) Close and secure hood (para. 2-19).
(8) Start engine and allow engine to cool at idle speed until engine coolant
temperature drops to normal operating temperature range of 175°-195°F (79°-91°C).
(9) Make certain unit maintenance is notified of emergency service performed
on vehicle.
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3-15. ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL

a. General. Splash shields are removed
to gain access to the engine.
NOTE
Removal or installation of left
and right engine splash
shields is the same.
b. Removal.
(1) Raise and secure hood (para. 2-19).
(2) Lift engine splash shield (1) out of
two brackets (2).
c. Installation.
(1) Guide engine splash shield (1)
ends into two brackets (2) and push down
splash shield (1) until it touches bottom of
brackets (2).
(2) Close and secure hood (para. 2-19).
3-16. CTIS DISABLE AND RESET

a. General. Central Tire Inflation
System (CTIS) is a completely automatic sys-
tem with the capability for operator to select
several different modes of operation. When
system malfunction can not be resolved by
switching modes, it may be necessary to dis-
able the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
b. Disable ECU.
(1) Ensure engine is not running and
battery switch is turned off (para. 2-16).
(2) Turn cable connector (3) clockwise
one quarter turn and remove from connector
(4) of ECU (5).
c. Reset ECU.
(1) Ensure engine is not running and
battery switch is turned off (para. 2-16).
(2) Connect cable connector (3) to con-
nector (4) of ECU (5) and turn counterclock-
wise one-quarter turn.
(3) Start engine (para. 2-12) and check
system for proper operation (para. 2-14).
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3-17. EMERGENCY BRAKE SERVICE

a. General. The emergency brake combines the holding strength of the spring
brake system (activated by a switch on emergency brake lever), with brake shoes
attached to the output shaft of the transfer case.
b. Operation. The emergency brake can be applied simply by pulling the emer-
gency brake (3) backward and upward at the same time until it is in the full upright
position.
c. Testing With Engine Running (para. 2-12).
(1) With service brake (5) applied, depress override button (2) on dash.
(2) Set emergency brake. Make sure parking brake warning light (6) illumi-
nates.
(3) Shift transmission selector (1) to 1-5 drive.
(4) With engine at idle speed, release service brakes (5). If vehicle moves,
adjust emergency brake (3).
d. Adjusting Emergency Brake.
(1) With emergency brake (3) off (forward and down position), rotate knurled
knob (4) clockwise one-quarter turn.
(2) Repeat testing procedure and step (1) until emergency brake holds vehicle
at idle. Rotate knurled knob (4) an additional one-quarter turn.
CAUTION
If emergency brake cannot be adjusted, or drags when released, notify
unit maintenance. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
A-1. PUBLICATION INDEX
The following index should be consulted frequently for latest changes or revisions
and for new publications relating to material covered in this manual:
Consolidated Army Publications
and Forms Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Pam 25-30
A-2. OTHER PUBLICATIONS
a. Technical Manuals.
Cleaning Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 9-247
Hand Receipt Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 9-2320-272-10-HR
Maintenance Manual for Decontaminating
Apparatus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 3-4230-204-12&P
Maintenance Manual for Machine Gun Mounts . . . . TM 9-1005-245-13&P
Procedures and Destruction of Tank–Automotive
Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 750-244-6
Care, Maintenance Repair and Inspection of
Pneumatic Tires and Inner Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . TM 9-2610-200-14
Load-Testing Vehicles Used to Handle Missiles and Rockets . . . . TB 9-352
b. Technical Bulletins.
Hearing Conservation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAM 40-501
Safety Inspection and Testing of Lifting Devices . . . . . . . . TB 43-0142
Security of Tactical Wheeled Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . TB 9-2300-422-20
Use of Antifreeze Solutions and Cleaning Compounds
in Engine Cooling Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB 750-651
Tactical Wheeled Vehicles: Repair of Frames . . . . . . . TB 9-2300-247-40
c. Field Manuals.
Basic Cold Weather Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 31-70
Driver’s Manual, Wheeled Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 21-305
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 4-25.11
Mountain Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 3-97.6
Northern Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 31-71
Operation and Maintenance of Ordnance Materiel in
Cold Weather (0° to -65°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM 9-207
Recovery and Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair . . . . FM 9-43-2
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A-2. OTHER PUBLICATIONS (Contd)
d. General Publications.
Army Acquisition Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 70-1
Army Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AR 25-1
Driver Selection, Testing, and Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 600-55
The Army Publishing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 25-30
Preventive Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 40-5
Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR 385-55
The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) . DA Pam 738-750
e. Forms.
Equipment Control Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 2408-9
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet . . . . . DA Form 2404
Maintenance Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 2407
Pre-printed Hand Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Form 2062
Quality Deficiency Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SF 368
Recommended Changes to DA Publications . . . . . . . . . DA Form 2028
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APPENDIX B
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI)
AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII) LISTS
Section I. INTRODUCTION
B-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists integral components and basic issue items for M939, M939A1,
and M939A2 series vehicles. The appendix is designed to help you inventory items
required for safe and efficient operation.
B-2. GENERAL
a. Section II, Components of the End Item (COEI). These items are
installed in the vehicle at time of manufacture or rebuild. (None authorized for
M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series.)
b. Section III, Basic Issue Items (BII). These are the minimum essential
items required to place and maintain M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series vehicles
in operation. BII must accompany the vehicle during operation and whenever it is
transferred between accountable officers. The illustrations will assist you in
identifying each basic issue item.
B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
The following provides an explanation of columns found in the tabular listings:

a. Column (1) – Illustration Number (Illus Number). This column indicates
the number of the illustration in which the item is shown.
b. Column (2) – National Stock Number. Indicates the national stock number
assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.
c. Column (3) – Description.
(1) Left side of column. Indicates the federal item name and, if required, a
minimum description to identify and locate the item. The last line for each item
indicates the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) (in parentheses)
followed by the part number.
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B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (Contd)
(a). Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC).

CAGEC MANUFACTURER
03306 Ampco Metal Div., Ampco
04741 White Motor Corp., Ogden Truck Plant
18876 Army Missile Command
19204 Rock Island Arsenal
19207 U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command,
AMSTA-TFP
21108 G T Price Products Inc.
21450 Army Weapons Command, ATTN: AMSWE-REE-S
Ordnance Corps Engineering Standards Rock Island Arsenal
24076 Sargent Industries — Gar Wood Div.
24617 General Motors Corp.
28047 Hein – Werner Corp.
32779 Alert Stamping and Mfg. Co., Inc.
50980 Department of the Army, U.S. Army General Materiel and
Petroleum Activity
55719 Snap-On Tools Corp.
57068 Stanley Works Corp.
65814 TRW
77348 Rayetter R Plumb Inc.
80063 U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Materiel Readiness
80244 General Services Administration Federal Supply Services
81337 Army Natick Research and Development Center
81348 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Service
Administration
81349 Military Specification Promulgated by Standardization Div.
Directorate of Logistic Services DSA
81902 Craig Systems Corp
95879 Stewart Warner Alemite Corp.
96906 Military Standards
(b). Part Number. Indicates primary number used by manufacturer for
control of design and characteristics of item, through engineering drawings,
specifications, standards, and inspection requirements, used to identify an item or
range of items.
(2) Right side of column. If item needed differs for different models of this
equipment, the model is shown under the “Usable On Code” heading in this column.
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B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS (Contd)
USABLE ON CODE VEHICLE USED ON

A All
DAW M923A1 wo/w (Dropside)
DAX M925A1 w/w (Dropside)
DAC M927A1 wo/w (XLWB)
DAD M928A1 w/w (XLWB)
DAE M929A1 wo/w
DAF M930A1 w/w
DAG M931A1 wo/w
DAH M932A1 w/w
DAJ M934A1 wo/w
DAL M936A1 w/w
V15 M923 wo/w (Dropside)
V14 M925 w/w (Dropside)
V17 M927 wo/w (XLWB)
V16 M928 w/w (XLWB)
V20 M929 wo/w
V19 M930 w/w
V22 M931 wo/w
V21 M932 w/w
V24 M934 wo/w
V18 M936 w/w
ZAA M923A2 wo/w (Dropside)
ZAB M925A2 w/w (Dropside)
ZAC M927A2 wo/w (XLWB)
ZAD M928A2 w/w (XLWB)
ZAE M929A2 wo/w
ZAF M930A2 w/w
ZAG M931A2 wo/w
ZAH M932A2 w/w
ZAJ M934A2 wo/w
ZAL M936A2 w/w
d. Column (4) – U/I (Unit of Issue). Indicates how the item is issued for the
National Stock Number shown in column two.
e. Column (5) – Qty Rqd. Indicates the quantity required.
Section II. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM LIST (COEI)
B-4. GENERAL
These items are installed in the vehicle at the time of manufacture or rebuild.
(None authorized for M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series.)
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Section III. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII)
B-5. GENERAL
These are the minimum essential items required to place and maintain M939,
M939A1, and M939A2 vehicles in operation. Although shipped separately packaged,
BII must accompany the vehicle during operation and whenever it is transferred
between accountable officers. The illustrations will assist you to identify each basic
issue item. Refer to para. B-3 for explanation of columns.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Description
Illus National Stock Usable Qty
Number Number CAGEC and Part Number On Code U/I Rqd
COMMON EQUIPMENT, COMMON TOOLS

1 2540-00-670-2459 BAG: pamphlet, cotton duck, A EA 1
3 x 9-1/4 x 11-1/4-in. (in map
compartment behind crew seat)
(19207) 7961712
Deleted
3 TM 9-2320-272-10: Technical A EA 1
Manual, Operator’s
(in pamphlet bag)
4 TM 9-2320-272-10HR: Technical A EA 1
Manual, Hand Receipts
(in pamphlet bag)
5 5140-00-315-2775 BAG: tool, cotton duck, A EA 1
10 x 20-in., w/flap
(81337) 5-7-1
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Description
COMMON EQUIPMENT, COMMON TOOLS

(Contd)
6 5120-00-223-7397 PLIERS: combination, slip-joint, A EA 1
straight nose, w/cutter, 8-in. long,
phosphate finish (in toolbag)
(19207) 11655775-3
7 5120-00-234-8913 SCREWDRIVER: cross tip, A EA 1
Phillips, plastic handle, point no.
2, 4-in. blade, 7-1/2-in. overall
length (in toolbag)
(19207) 11655777-12
8 5120-00-222-8852 SCREWDRIVER: flat tip, flared A EA 1
sides, plastic handle, round blade,
1/4-in. wide tip, 4-in. long blade,
7-3/4-in. overall length (in toolbag)
(19207) 116755777-2
9 5315-00-732-1019 WRENCH: key, oil drainplug, A EA 1
straight bar, 1/2-in. square x 2-1/2-
in. long (in toolbag)
(96906) MS20066-543
10 5120-00-240-5328 WRENCH: open end, adjustable, A EA 1
.95-in. jaw opening, 8-in. long (in
toolbag) (19207) 11655778-3
11 5120-00-264-3796 WRENCH: open end, adj. 0-in. A EA 1
to 1.322-in. jaw opening, 12-in. long,
phosphate finish, type I, class A
(in toolbag) (19207) 11655778-5
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Description
EQUIPMENT FOR CTIS SERVICE

1 5120-00-236-7590 HANDLE, SOCKET WRENCH: ZAA,ZAB, EA 1
hinged, 1/2-in. drive end, 14-1/2- ZAC,ZAD,
in. to 19-in. O/A lg (81348) GGG- ZAE,ZAF,
W-641; Type III, Class 1 ZAG,ZAH,
ZAJ,ZAL
2 5130-00-714-0600 SOCKET, SOCKET WRENCH: ZAA,ZAB, EA 1
1/2-in. sq. drive, 15/16-in. (81348) ZAC,ZAD,
GGG-W-660 Deep Style, Type I, ZAE,ZAF,
Class 1, Style A (Use to remove ZAG,ZAH,
CTIS wheel valve shield) ZAJ,ZAL
1/2-in. sq. drive, 12 point, 3/4-in., ZAC,ZAD,
regular length (81348) GGG- ZAE,ZAF,
W-641, Type II, Class 2, Style A ZAG,ZAH,
(Use to remove CTIS wheel valve ZAJ,ZAL
shield and manifold)
1/2-in. sq. drive, 1-1/16-in., deep ZAC,ZAD,
style Type I, Class 1, ZAE,ZAF,
Style A (05506) ST-1234 ZAG,ZAH,
ZAJ,ZAL
1/2-in. sq. drive, 1-1/8-in., ZAC,ZAD,
impact type (81348) GGG- ZAE,ZAF,
W-660 ZAG,ZAH,
ZAJ,ZAL
6 5120-00-541-4687 TOOL: valve core removal: ZAA,ZAB, EA 1
3-1/4-in. lg. (53477) 2688 ZAC,ZAD,
ZAE,ZAF,
ZAG,ZAH,
ZAJ,ZAL
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Description
COMMON EQUIPMENT FOR

TIRE SERVICE
7 4910-01-038-2820 GAUGE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY: A EA 1
tire inflation, self-contained, w/30-ft
hose (in toolbox – vehicle right side)
(19207) 11677140-5
8 5120-00-243-2419 HANDLE: bar, wheel stud nut A EA 1
wrench, 3/4-in. diameter x 30-in.
long, phosphate finish (in toolbox –
vehicle right side)
(19207) 6196547
9 5120-00-595-8396 JACK: hydraulic, hand, 8-ton V14,V15, EA 1
capacity, 11-in. closed, 23-1/8-in. V16,V17,
open w/operating lever, type I, V18,V19,
class 2, style A, size 8-6 (in V20,V21,
toolbox – vehicle right side) V22,V24
(04741) 16W233
9 5120-01-374-0532 JACK: hydraulic, hand, ALL EA 1
self-contained (in toolbox-vehicle Except
right side) (M939A1/A2) V14,V15,
(19207) 12375464 V16,V17,
V18,V19,
V20,V21,
V22,V24
10 5120-00-316-9217 WRENCH: wheel stud nut, A EA 1
straight, double socket, 1-1/2-in.
hexagon opening, 13/16-in. square
opening, 17-in. to 19-in. long, type II,
size 1 (in toolbox – vehicle right side)
(19207) 11677000-3
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Description
Number Number CAGEC and Part Number On Code U/I Rqr
SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT FOR

TIRE SERVICE
1 5120-00-378-4411 WRENCH: Wheel stud nut, straight, V14,V15
double socket, 1-1/2-in. hexagon V16,V17,
opening, socket within a socket/with V18,V19,
handle. V20,V21,
(87641) 151 V22,V24
2 4010-01-114-3728 CHAIN ASSEMBLY: single leg V14,V15, EA 1
w/grab hook, w/ring end link, V16,V17,
750-lb work load, zinc finish V19,V20,
(in toolbox – vehicle right side) V21,V22,
(19207) 12256287 V24
2 4010-01-238-0518 CHAIN ASSEMBLY: single leg DAC,DAD, EA 1
w/grab hook, w/ring end link, DAE,DAF,
1250-lb work load, zinc finish DAG,DAH,
(in toolbox – vehicle right side) DAL,DAJ,
(19207) 12302917 DAW,DAX,
V18,ZAA,
ZAB,ZAC,
ZAD,ZAE,
ZAF,ZAG,
ZAH,ZAJ,
ZAL
3 3950-01-238-0504 HOIST ASSEMBLY: chain, A EA 1
hand-operated, hook suspension,
500-lb rated load (in toolbox –
vehicle right side) (19207)
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EQUIPMENT — MISCELLANEOUS
4 5340-01-050-7059 PADLOCK SET: keyed alike, DAC,DAD, ST 1
1-1/2-in. size, w/clevis and chain, DAG,DAH,
composed of 2 padlocks, 2 keys DAW,DAX,
per set (in toolbox – vehicle right V14,V15,
side) (96906) MS21313-160 V16,V17,
V21,V22,
ZAA,ZAB,
ZAC,ZAD,
ZAG,ZAH,
5 5340-00-682-1508 PADLOCK SET: keyed individ- DAE,DAF, EA 1
ually, 1-1/2-in. size, w/clevis and V19,V20,
chain, w/2 keys (in toolbox – ZAE,ZAF
vehicle right side)
(96906) MS35647-3
5.1 6150-00-772-8814 HARNESS, TRAILER LIGHTS DAG,DAN EA 1
INTERVEHICLER V21,V22
144 in. ZAG,ZAE
(19207) 7728814
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Description
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT –

EXPANSIBLE VANS (M934, M934A1,
AND M934A2)
1 6150-00-134-0848 CABLE: electric, auxiliary, 600- DAJ,V24, EA 1
volt, 39-1/4-in. long (on ceiling, ZAJ
front of van) (19207) 11601641
2 6150-00-134-0847 CABLE: electric, jumper, 600- DAJ,V24, EA 1
volt, 100-ft long w/coupling ends ZAJ
(on power cable reel, right side of
van) (19207) 11601643
3 6140-00-851-4573 CABLE: ground, 48-in. long, used DAJ,V24, EA 1
w/rod (8380403) (in left side box) ZAJ
(19207) 7017575
4 3950-00-870-9939 COVER: cable reel, cotton duck DAJ,V24, EA 1
(over power cable – ahead of ZAJ
right forward rear tire)
(19207) 8735021
5 4210-01-189-6452 EXTINGUISHER, FIRE: DAJ,V24, EA 2
purple “K” dry chemical ZAJ
(located in van body)
(19207) 12255633-3
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AND M934A2) (Contd)
6 5120-00-566-0617 JACK: leveling vehicle, DAJ,V24, EA 4
portable (rear compartment) ZAJ
(19207) 7534672
7 5340-01-050-7059 PADLOCK SET: keyed alike, DAJ,V24, EA 1
1-1/2-in. size, long shackle, composed ZAJ
of 5 padlocks and 7 keys, class 2
(on rear door, ladders, storage
compartments) (96906) MS21313-53
8 2510-00-790-2296 ROD: ground, 3/4-in. diameter x DAJ,V24, EA 1
30-in. long, w/crossbar. Used with ZAJ
ground cable (7017575) (in left
side box) (19207) 8380403
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AND M934A2) (Contd)
1 2590-00-870-9936 SPIKE: stabilizer anchor, welded DAJ,V24, EA 8
(in rear exterior compartment) ZAJ
(19207) 7534689
2 5120-00-650-7830 WRENCH: ratchet, reversible DAJ,V24, EA 1
w/removable socket, 3/4-in. ZAJ
square drive (stowed on interior
of rear door, left-hand side)
(19207) 7759181
3 5120-00-650-7829 WRENCH: socket, 90 degree DAJ,V24, EA 1
offset, 1/2-in. square opening ZAJ
(stowed on interior of rear door,
left-hand side) (19207) 8380406
MEDIUM WRECKER (M936, M936A1,
AND M936A2)
4 5110-00-293-2336 AX: single bit, 4-lb head weight, DAL,V18, EA 1
4-3/4-in. cutting edge, 35-1/2-in. ZAL
to 36-1/2-in. long, type I, class 1,
design A, olive drab finish [in
compartment no. 1B (pg B-24)]
(19207) 6150925
5 4910-00-347-9703 BAR: lifting, whiffletree DAL,V18, EA 1
[on right deck (pg B-24)] ZAL
(19207) 8690061
6 4910-01-365-9304 BAR: towing, V universal type DAL,V18, EA 1
w/bumper axle clamp assembly ZAL
[on right deck (pg B-24)]
(59678) 7551383
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
7 3040-00-860-2359 BAR: cranking, outrigger, 1-in. DAL,V18, EA 2
diameter, 12-in. long, olive drab ZAL
finish [one in compartment no. 3
and one in compartment no. 2
(pg B-24)] (19207) 10900233
8 5120-00-224-1384 BAR: pinch, offset and tapered DAL,V18, EA 1
ends, 1-in. hexagon stock, 36-in. ZAL
long, olive drab finish, type III
[in compartment no. 1B (pg B-24)]
(18348) GGG-B-101
9 5120-00-293-0665 BAR: wrecking, gooseneck pinch DAL,V18, EA 1
point, w/claw, 3/4-in. hexagon ZAL
stock, 36-in. long, olive drab
finish, type V, class 2, style A
(59068) 55-130
10 2540-00-040-2299 BASE PLATE: boom jack [in DAL,V18, EA 2
mounting brackets, left and ZAL
right side of rear winch (pg B-24)]
(19207) 8330155
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
1 3940-00-105-9933 BLOCK: rigging, steel wire DAL,V18, EA 1
rope, single 8-in. sheave, ZAL
w/swivel hook, 5/8-in. diameter
rope, 10-ton capacity, olive drab
finish [in compartment no. 1B
(pg B-24)] (19207) 11631726
2 3940-00-708-0704 BLOCK: rigging, wire rope, DAL,V18, EA 2
double 8-in. sheave, w/swivel ZAL
shackle, 7/8-in. diameter rope,
25-ton capacity, olive drab
(pg B-24)] (81349) MIL B 11837
3 3940-00-899-1352 BLOCK: rigging, DAL,V18 EA 2
single 10-in. sheave w/swivel ZAL
eye and shackle, 3/4-in. diameter
rope, 15-ton capacity, olive drab
(pg B-24)] (19207) 8383238
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
4 6150-01-022-6004 CABLE: slave, electric, DAL,V18, EA 1
24 volts, 20-ft long, (NATO), ZAL
[in compartment no. 1A (pg B-24)]
(19207) 11682336-1
5 4010-00-473-6166 CHAIN: tow, single leg, 5/8-in. DAL,V18, EA 1
link, 16-ft long, w/2 pear-shaped ZAL
coupling links, w/1 grab hook end
(19207) 7077063
6 4010-00-443-4845 CHAIN: utility, single leg, DAL,V18, EA 1
3/8-in. link, 14-1/2-ft long w/2 grab ZAL
hooks, zinc plate finish [in
compartment no. 1B (pg B-24)]
(19207) 10944642-2
7 4010-01-010-2536 CHAIN: utility, single leg, DAL,V18, EA 1
3/4-in. link, 12-ft long, w/grab ZAL
hook, w/pear-shaped coupling link
(19207) 8744250
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
1 5110-00-236-3272 CHISEL: cold, hand, 3/4-in. DAL,V18, EA 1
cutting edge, 6-1/2-in. long, ZAL
type IV, class 1 [in compartment
no. 4B (pg B-24)] (81348) GGG-C-313
2 5110-00-238-8296 CHISEL: machinist’s, cold, hand, DAL,V18, EA 1
long length, 1-in. cutting edge, ZAL
24-in. long, olive drab finish,
type IV, class 2 [in compartment
no. 1B (pg B-24)] (O1DJ4) C6
3 2540-00-315-2306 CHOCK: field [on left deck DAL,V18, EA 2
(pg B-24)] (19207) 8330150 ZAL
4 5120-00-224-1390 CROWBAR: pinch-point, 1-1/4-in. DAL,V18, EA 1
diameter stock, 59-in. to 62-in. ZAL
long, olive drab finish, type II,
class 1, size 4 [in compartment
no. 1B (pg B-24)] (18876) 9150189
5 5110-00-188-2524 CUTTER: bolt, rigid head-type, DAL,V18, EA 1
clipper cut-type, 9/16-in. diameter, ZAL
mild steel rod cutting capacity,
35-in. to 39-in. long, olive drab
finish [in compartment no. 1A
(pg B-24)] (81348) GGG-C-740
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
6 4210-01-189-6452 EXTINGUISHER, FIRE: hand, DAL,V18, EA 2
purple “K” dry chemical ZAL
[in brackets behind
wrecker crane gondola (pg B-24)]
(19207) 12255633-3
7 6545-00-922-1200 FIRST-AID KIT: general purpose, DAL,V18, EA 1
12 unit [in compartment no. 1 ZAL
under crew seat (pg B-24)]
(19207) 11677011
8 4930-00-253-2478 GREASE GUN: hand lever DAL,V18, EA 1
operated, 14-oz cartridge or ZAL
bulk load [in compartment no. 1B
(pg B-24)] (81349) MIL-G-3859
8.1 4930-00-288-1511 ADAPTER, GREASE GUN: DAG,DAH, EA 1
coupling DAQ,V21,
(19207) 6300333 V22,ZAG,
ZAH
9 5120-00-900-6098 HAMMER: hand, sledge, DAL,V18, EA 1
blacksmith’s, double-face, 12-lb, ZAL
30-in. to 33-in. handle length,
olive drab finish, type X, class 1
(58536) A-A-1293
10 5120-00-288-6574 HANDLE: mattock, pick, railroad DAL,V18, EA 1
or clay pick, 36-in. long, olive drab ZAL
finish grade AA [in compartment
no. 1B (pg B-24)] (19207) 11677021
11 4720-00-740-9662 HOSE: air connecting, inter- DAL,V18, EA 2
vehicular, 10-1/2-ft long, w/2 ZAL
coupling ends [in compartment
no. 1A (pg B-24)] (19207) 7061338
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
1 4720-00-899-6721 HOSE: tank drain, hydraulic oil, DAL,V18, EA 1
1-3/16-in. outside diameter x 5-ft ZAL
long, olive drab finish [in
compartment no. 1A (pg B-24)]
(19207) 10900093
2 5120-00-188-1790 JACK: hydraulic, hand, self-cont, DAL,V18, EA 1
30-ton cap., w/oper lever, OD finish ZAL
[in compartment no. 1A (pg B-24)]
(28047) RHD160
3 6230-00-274-4018 LIGHT: extension, w/single plug DAL,V18, EA 1
and plug socket, 24V, 25-ft, w/o lamp ZAL
[in compartment no. 4 (pg B-24)]
(32779) 2000 G2A
4 5120-00-243-2395 MATTOCK: pick-type, 5-lb w/o DAL,V18, EA 1
handle, olive drab finish, type II, ZAL
class F [in compartment no. 1B
(pg B-24)] (19207) 11677022
5 4930-00-266-9182 OILER: hand, push bottom, 8-oz DAL,V18, EA 1
capacity, 4-in. long spout [on ZAL
left deck (pg B-24)] (96906)
MS15764-1
6 5340-00-838-5266 PADLOCK SET: low-security, DAL,V18, EA 1
keyed alike, regular (open) ZAL
shackle, class 2 [in position
securing compartments nos. 1,
1A, 1B, 2, 3, and 4 (pg B-24)]
(96906) MS21313-124
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
7 5315-00-316-1008 PIN: tie-bar yoke, w/lockpin, olive DAL,V18, EA 2
drab finish [in compartment no. 3 ZAL
(pg B-24)] (19207) 8327939
8 5315-00-854-4431 PIN: inner, boom jack, w/lockpin, DAL,V18, EA 1
olive drab finish [in compartment ZAL
no. 2 (pg B-24)] (19207) 10876413
9 5315-00-740-9834 PIN: boom jack, w/lockpin, olive DAL,V18, EA 2
drab finish [in compartment no. 3 ZAL
(pg B-24)] (19207) 7409834
10 2540-01-098-5079 LADDER, BOARDING 5-STEP V24 EA 1
(19207) 8759434
11 2540-01-372-6677 LADDER, BOARDING 6-STEP DAJ,ZAJ EA 1
(19207) 12375500
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
1 2540-00-318-0326 SHACKLE: lifting, round pin, 7/8-in. DAL,V18, EA 2
diameter, olive drab finish [in ZAL
compartment no. 2 (pg B-24)]
(19207) 7357967
2 5120-00-293-3336 SHOVEL: hand, round point, DAL,V18, EA 1
D-handle, short, size 2, olive drab ZAL
finish, type IV, class A, style 1
(19207) 11655784
3 2590-00-040-2297 SLING: wire rope, double leg DAL,V18, EA 1
w/ring, w/2 hook ends (ring ends ZAL
attach to block, two hook ends
attach to vehicle rear bumperettes)
(19207) 8330151
4 5340-00-543-3034 STRAP: webbing, 1-1/2-in. wide x DAL,V18, EA 1
24-in. long, w/buckle (securing ZAL
field chocks to vehicle deck) [on
left deck (pg B-24)] (19207) 8690516
5 5340-00-753-3744 STRAP: webbing, 1-1/2-in. wide x DAL,V18, EA 1
36-in. long, w/buckle (securing ZAL
boom jacks to vehicle deck) [on
left deck (pg B-24)] (19207) 8690473
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
6 2540-00-040-2298 TIE BAR: boom jack [on left DAL,V18, EA 1
deck (pg B-24)] (19207) 8330152 ZAL
7 2540-00-040-2300 TUBE: boom jack, top [assembled DAL,V18, EA 2
and stored on left deck (pg B-24)] ZAL
(19207) 8330157
8 2540-00-040-2301 TUBE: boom jack, bottom DAL,V18, EA 2
[assembled and stored on left ZAL
deck (pg B-24)] (19207) 8330158
9 5120-00-243-9072 VISE: bench and pipe, swivel base, DAL,V18, EA 1
5-in. stationary jaw, w/1/8-in. to ZAL
4-in. pipe jaw [vehicle front bumper
(pg B-24)] (81348) GGG-V-410
10 9905-00-148-9546 WARNING DEVICE KIT, DAL,V18, EA 1
HIGHWAY REFLECTIVE ZAL
TRIANGLE: [in compartment
no. 2 (pg B-24)] (19207)
11669000, set no. 3
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AND M936A2) (Contd)
1 5120-00-264-3793 WRENCH: auto, adjustable, 0-in. to DAL,V18, EA 1
3-5/8-in. jaw opening, 15-in. long ZAL
[stowed in compartment no. 4
(pg B-24)] (24617) 2117080
2 5120-00-277-1244 WRENCH: open end, fixed, single DAL,V18, EA 1
head, 15-degree head angle, ZAL
1-5/8-in. opening, 15-in. long
(pg B-24)] (65814) 710
3 5120-00-277-1245 WRENCH: open-end, fixed, single- DAL,V18, EA 1
1-11/16-in. opening, 15-in. long
(pg B-24)] (65814) 1010A
4 5120-00-277-1242 WRENCH: open-end, fixed, single DAL,V18, EA 1
1-13/16-in. opening, 16-1/2-in. long
(pg B-24)] (19207) 6012498
5 5120-00-277-1461 WRENCH: pipe, heavy duty, DAL,V18, EA 1
adjustable, 1-in. to 2-in. pipe ZAL
capacity, 18-in. long [in compart-
ment no. 4 (pg B-24)]
(21450) 41W664
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EQUIPMENT - WELDING AND

CUTTING (M936, M936A1,
AND M936A2)
6 8120-00-357-7992 CYLINDER: compressed gas, DAL,V18, EA 1
oxygen, 250-cu ft capacity ZAL
[behind cab, forward left side of
wrecker body (pg B-24)] (81348)
C-901/1-15
7 8120-00-268-3360 CYLINDER: compressed gas, DAL,V18, EA 1
acetylene, 360-cu ft capacity ZAL
[behind cab, forward left side of
wrecker body (pg B-24)] (81349)
MIL-C-3701
8 5180-00-754-0661 TOOL KIT: welder’s [in compart- DAL,V18, EA 1
ment no. 1A) (pg B-24)] ZAL
(50980) SC5180-90-CL-N39
9 4940-00-357-7778 TORCH OUTFIT: cutting and DAL,V18, EA 1
welding [in compartment no. 1B ZAL
(pg B-24)] (19204) SC4940-95-CL-B23
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(M936, M936A1, AND M936A2
MEDIUM WRECKER)
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APPENDIX C
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (AAL)
C-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists additional items authorized for support of M939, M939A1, and
C-2. GENERAL
This list identifies items that do not have to accompany your truck and do not have
to be turned in with it.
C-3. EXPLANATION OF LISTING
a. Descriptions, national stock numbers, and part numbers are provided to help
you identify and request additional items you require to support this equipment.
If item required differs for different models, the model is shown under the “USABLE
ON CODE” heading. Codes are the same as in appendix B, Basic Issue Items.
b. Column (1) – National Stock Number. Indicates the national stock number
assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.
c. Column (2) – Description. Indicates the federal item name and, if required,
a minimum description to identify and locate the item. The last line for each item
indicates the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) (in parentheses) fol-
lowed by the part number. If item needed differs for different models of this equip-
ment, the model is shown under the “Usable On Code” heading in this column. Refer
to appendix B for cage codes used.
d. Column (3) – U/I (Unit of Issue). Indicates how the item is issued for the
national stock number shown in column two.
e. Column (4) – Qty Auth. Is the quantity of the item authorized.
C-1
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NATIONAL DESCRIPTION
STOCK QTY
NUMBER CAGEC & PART NUMBER USABLE ON CODE U/I AUTH
ABS Diagnostic Info Centre EA 1

(OUKB6) WHMB364317001
5935-00-322-8959 ADAPTER, CONNECTOR SLAVE 2-PIN DAW,DAX EA 1
(19207) 11677570 ZAA,ZAB
4930-00-204-2550 ADAPTER: grease gun, rigid, thin-stem, DAL,V18, EA 1
6-in. long, type IV, class 2 (19207) ZAL
5349744
5110-00-293-2336 AX: single bit, 4-lb head All EA 1
(19207) 6150925 Except
DAL,V18,
ZAL
6135-00-835-7210 BATTERY: dry, 1.5 volt, BA 30, DAL,V18, EA 4
(81349) BA30/U ZAL
3940-00-105-9933 BLOCK: rigging, steel, wire rope, single DAD,DAF, EA 1
8-in. sheave, w/swivel hook, 5/8-in. DAH,DAL,
diameter rope, 10-ton safe work load DAX,V14,
(19207) 11631726 V16,V18,
V19,V21,
ZAB,ZAD,
ZAF,ZAH,
ZAL
3940-00-926-3719 BLOCK: tackle, manila rope, DAL,V18, EA 1
single 4-1/2-in. sheave, 1-in. ZAL
diameter rope, 3-in. rope
circumference, w/loose side hook,
w/becket, 5,100-lb capacity, type II,
class 1 [in compartment no 1B
(pg B-24)] (81348) GGG-B-490
3940-00-926-3710 BLOCK: tackle, manila rope, DAL,V18, EA 1
single 4-3/4-in. sheave, 1-in. ZAL
diameter rope, 3-in. rope
circumference, w/loose side hook,
w/becket, 3,300-lb capacity, type II,
class 1 [in compartment no 1B
(pg B-24)] (81348) GGG-B-490
2590-00-473-6331 BRACKET: gas/water can DAL,V18, EA 1
(19207) 6566675 ZAL
7240-01-337-5269 CAN: gasoline, MIL type, 5 gallon, A EA 1
(81349) MIL-C-53109
7240-00-089-3827 CAN: water, MIL type, 5 gallon plastic A EA 1
(81349) MIL-C-43613
5140-00-860-2354 CASE: crosscut saw, cotton duck, DAL,V18, EA 1
63-3/4-in. long (closed) (61465) 3005187 ZAL
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(1) (2) (3) (4)
STOCK QTY
2540-00-933-9022 CHAIN: pneumatic tire, truck, single V14,V15, PR 1

tire, type TS, 11:00 x 20 V16,V17,
(96906) MS500055-22 V18,V19,
V20,V21,
V22,V24
2540-21-911-1360 CROSS CHAIN, TIRE: pneumatic tire, V14,V15, PR 1
truck, single tire, type TS, 11:00 x 20 V16,V17,
(4N506) CL97 V18,V19,
V20,V21,
V22,V24
2540-00-933-9033 CHAIN: pneumatic tire, truck, single tire, DAC,DAD, PR 1
type TS, 14.00 x 20 (96906) MS500055-27 DAE,DAF,
DAG,DAH,
DAJ,DAL,
DAW,DAX
ZAA,ZAB,
ZAC,ZAD,
ZAE,ZAF,
ZAG,ZAH,
ZAJ,ZAL
4010-00-473-6166 CHAIN tow, single leg, 5/8-in. link, 16-ft DAD,DAF, EA 1
long, w/grab hook, w/2 pear-shaped DAH,DAL,
coupling links, olive drab finish DAX,V14,
(19207) 7077063 V16,V18,
V19,V21,
ZAB,ZAD,
ZAF,ZAH,
ZAL
2540-00-912-1848 CHOCK BLOCKS: (97403) 13211E3357 A EA 1
4030-01-477-0524 CLAMP, LINE SLIDING GRIP ZAA,ZAB DZ 1
(098P0) NEI PR054-001-B
2540-00-860-2355 COVER: fitted, gondola DAL,V18, EA 1
(19207) 10876433 ZAL
9390-01-204-1161 EXHAUST STACK WEATHER: All wrap A EA 1
non-metallic special, rubber (17284) FB0037
4930-00-288-1511 EXTENSION: grease gun, flex hose, DAG,DAH, EA 1
12-in. long to 14-in. long DAL,V18,
(19207) 6300333 V21,V22,
ZAG,ZAH
4210-01-149-1356 EXTINGUISHER, FIRE: 5-lb purple All EA 1
K dry chemical, w/bracket Except
(19207) 12255633-1 DAL,V18,
ZAL
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Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (Contd)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
STOCK QTY
6230-00-264-8261 FLASHLIGHT: electric, hand, 2-cell, DAL,V18, EA 2

w/lamp and lens filter, w/o batteries, ZAL
type I, class A (81349) MIL-F-3747
6125-01-020-7268 FREQUENCY GENERATOR: motor DAJ,V24 EA 1
generator, AC input, continuous cycle, ZAJ
three phase input (60 Hz), three phase
output (420 Hz) (91723) 30-154
5120-00-288-6574 HANDLE: mattock-pick, railroad All EA 1
or clay pick (19207) 11677021 Except
DAL,V18,
ZAL
6545-00-922-1200 KIT: first aid All EA 1
(19207) 11677011 Except
DAL,V18,
ZAL
6150-01-022-6004 Intervehicle power cable, NATO A EA 1
slave, 24-volt, 20-ft long
(61951) 11682336-1
6240-00-044-6914 LAMP: incandescent, S8 bulk, DAL,V18, EA 1
S contact, bayonet base, 28V ZAL
(61951) 1683
5120-00-243-2395 MATTOCK: pick type, 5-lb, w/o handle All EA 1
(19207) 11677022 Except
DAL,V18,
ZAL
2530-01-461-2473 MODULE, DIAGNOSTIC, CTIS ZAA,ZAB EA 1
manual control ZAC,ZAD
(19207) 12470092 ZAE,ZAF
ZAG,ZAH
ZAJ,ZAK
ZAL,ZAM
ZAN,ZAQ
3940-01-449-2385 NET, DRAFT COVER DAW,DAX KT 1
(098P0) B9154-090-168-2R ZAA,ZAB
5340-00-682-1505 PADLOCK SET: keyed alike, All EA 1
1-3/4-in., w/clevis and chain, composed of Except
5 padlocks and 7 keys DAL,V18,
(96906) MS21313-52 ZAL
4020-00-231-2581 ROPE: manila, 3 strand, 3/8-in. DAL,V18, EA 1
diameter, 1-1/8-in. circumference, ZAL
50-ft long, 325-lb capacity [in
(81348) TR605
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Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (Cont’d)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
STOCK QTY
NUMBER CAGEC & PART NUMBER USABLE ON CODE U/M AUTH
4020-00-238-7734 ROPE: manila, 3 strand, 3/4-in. DAL,V18, EA 1

diameter, 2-1/4-in. circumference, ZAL
50-ft long, 1,350-lb capacity [in
(81348) TR605
4020-00-231-9014 ROPE: manila, 3 strand, 1-in. DAL,V18, EA 1
diameter, 3-in. circumference, ZAL
300-ft long, 2,250-lb capacity [in
(81348) TR605
5110-00-242-7147 SAW: crosscut, 1-man, 4-1/2-ft DAL,V18, EA 1
blade, 5-ft long w/supplementary ZAL
handle (pg B-24) (81348) GGG-S-64
5120-00-293-3336 SHOVEL: hand, round point, All EA 1
D handle, short size Except
(19207) 11655784 DAL,V18,
ZAL
4030-01-477-0508 SNAP LINK, CARGO: 14 ea per kit DAW,DAX KT 1
(098PO) NEI 40 WGB ZAA,ZAB
7240-00-177-6154 SPOUT, can gasoline, flex, w/filter cap DAL,V18, EA 1
assembly screen (7420-00-152-6433), ZAL
2-1/4-in. outside diameter, 16-in. long
(19207) 11677020
1670-00-725-1487 TIEDOWN STRAP: Ratchet with All EA 1
integral hooks, 20 ft long (81349) Except
MIL-T-272 60 TYPECGUIB V18,V19,
V20,V21,
V22
6220-01-377-9133 TOW LIGHT BAR (19207) 12375702 DAL,V18 EA 1
6150-01-379-7272 TOW LIGHT CABLE (19207) 12375703 DAL,V18 EA 1
2590-01-436-9145 TOW LIGHT AND CABLE ASSY KT 1
(19207) 12450235
9905-00-148-9546 WARNING DEVICE KIT, All KT 1
HIGHWAY REFLECTIVE TRIANGLE: Except
(80244) RR-W-1817, set no. 3 DAL,V18,
ZAL
2540-00-912-1848 WHEEL CHOCK BLOCK: Aluminum A EA 1
fixed-welded plates, 15 x 12 x 9.375
inches (97403) 13211E3357
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APPENDIX D
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
D-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists expendable/durable supplies and materials you will need to
operate and maintain M939, M939A1, and M939A2 series vehicles.
D-2. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
a. Column (1) – Item Number. This number is assigned to the entry in the
listing.
b. Column (2) – Level. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance
that requires the listed item. Codes used in this column are:
C — Operator/Crew
O — Unit Maintenance
c. Column (3) - National Stock Number. This is the national stock number
assigned an item. Use this number to request or requisition that item.
d. Column (4) - Description, CAGEC, and Part Number. Indicates the
federal item name and, if required, a description to identify the item. The last line
for each item indicates the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) (in
parentheses) followed by the part number. Refer to appendix B for CAGE codes
used.
e. Column (5) - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in
performing the actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed by an
abbreviation (such as ea (each), oz (ounce), gal. (gallon)). If the unit of measure
differs from the unit of issue, requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy
your requirements.
D-1
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Section II. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

ITEM NATIONAL DESCRIPTION
LEVEL U/M
NUMBER STOCK NUMBER CAGEC AND PART NUMBER
1 O 6830-00-264-6751 ACETYLENE, TECHNICAL: gas filled cu ft

acetylene, 225-cu ft (to be filled/refilled
locally) (81348) BB-A-106
ANTIFREEZE: PERMANENT
ETHYLENE GLYCOL [-60°F (-51°C)]
INHIBITED (MIL-A-46153)
2 C 6850-01-441-3218 1-GALLON CONTAINER gal.
3 C 6850-00-181-7933 5-GALLON CONTAINER gal.
4 C 6850-01-441-3223 55-GALLON DRUM gal.
ANTIFREEZE: PERMANENT TYPE;
ARCTIC GRADE [-90°F (-68°C)]
(MIL-A-11755)
5 C 6850-01-441-3248 55-GALLON DRUM gal.
6 O 6850-00-926-2275 CLEANING COMPOUND,WINDSHIELD oz
16-OUNCE BOTTLE, CONCENTRATED
GREASE, AUTOMOTIVE AND
ARTILLERY GAA (MIL-G-10924)
7 C 9150-00-065-0029 2-1/4-OUNCE TUBE oz
8 C 9150-01-197-7693 14-OUNCE CARTRIDGE oz
9 C 9150-01-197-7690 1-3/4-POUND CAN lb
10 C 9150-01-197-7689 6-1/2-POUND CAN lb
11 C 9150-01-197-7692 35-POUND CAN lb
12 C 9150-01-197-7691 120-POUND DRUM lb
HYDRAULIC FLUID: transmission
(24617) Dexron® III
12.1 C 9150-01-353-4799 1-QUART CAN qt
1950-01-114-9968 55-GALLON DRUM gal.
INHIBITOR: CORROSION, LIQUID
COOLING SYSTEM; POWDER
FORM (0-I-490)
Deleted
14 C 9140-00-286-5296 55-GALLON DRUM, 16 GAUGE gal.
16 C 9140-00-286-5294 BULK gal.
OIL, FUEL, DIESEL, DF-1: WINTER
(VV-F-800)
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Section II. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST (Contd)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

LEVEL U/M
19 C 9140-00-286-5286 BULK gal.

OIL, FUEL, DIESEL DF-A: ARCTIC
(VV-F-800)
22 C 9140-00-286-5283 BULK gal.
OIL, LUBRICATING, ENGINE,
ARCTIC (ICE, SUB-ZERO) OEA
(SAE OW-20) (MIL-L-46167)
23 C 9150-00-402-4478 1-QUART CAN qt
24 C 9150-00-402-2372 5-GALLON CAN gal.
OIL, LUBRICATING, EXPOSED
GEAR, CW (VV-L-751)
26 C 9150-00-234-5197 5-POUND CAN lb
27 C 9150-00-261-7891 35-POUND PAIL lb
OIL, LUBRICATING, GEAR, MULTI-
PURPOSE, GO 80/90 (MIL-L-2105)
28 C 9150-01-035-5392 1-QUART CAN qt
29 C 9150-01-035-5393 5-GALLON DRUM gal.
OIL, LUBRICATING, GEAR MULTI-
PURPOSE, GO 75 (MIL-L-2105)
31 C 9150-01-035-5390 1-QUART CAN qt
32 C 9150-01-035-5391 5-GALLON DRUM gal.
34 C 9150-00-183-7807 BULK gal.
OIL, LUBRICATING, OE/HDO 10W
(MIL-L-2104)
Deleted
36 C 9150-00-186-6668 5-GALLON CAN gal.
OIL, LUBRICATING, OE/HDO 30
(MIL-L-2104)
38 C 9150-01-178-4726 1-QUART CAN qt
39 C 9150-00-188-9858 5-GALLON DRUM gal.
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

LEVEL U/M
OIL, LUBRICATING, OE/HDO 15/40

(MIL-PRF-2104)
40.1 C 9150-01-152-4117 1-QUART CAN qt
40.2 C 9150-01-152-4118 5-GALLON DRUM gal.
40.3 C 9150-01-152-4119 55-GALLON DRUM, 16 GAUGE gal.
41 C 9150-00-183-7808 BULK gal.
OIL, TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION
Grade JP-8
42 C 9130-01-031-5816 BULK gal.
43 O 6830-00-292-0129 OXYGEN, TECHNICAL: gas filled cu ft
oxygen, 240-cu ft (to be filled/refilled
locally) (81348) BB-O-925
SOLVENT, DRYCLEANING
SD-2
44 C 6850-00-664-5685 1-QUART CAN qt
45 C 6850-00-281-1985 1-GALLON CAN gal.
METHYL ALCOHOL, METHANOL
46 O 6810-00-597-3608 1-GALLON CAN gal.
47 O 6810-00-275-6010 5-GALLON CAN gal.
D-4 Change 2
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APPENDIX E
STOWAGE AND SIGN GUIDE
E-1. SCOPE
This appendix shows the location for stowage of equipment and material required
to be carried on M939/A1/A2 series vehicles.
E-2. GENERAL
The stowed equipment locater is designed to help inventory items required for
safe and efficient operation.
E-3. STOWAGE LOCATIONS
ALL (A) VEHICLES

KEY LOCATION
1 Toolbox, right access step
2 Map compartment, inside cab rear wall
E-1
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E-3. STOWAGE LOCATIONS (Cont’d)
M923 (V15), M923A1 (DAW), M923A2 (ZAA), M925 (V14), M925A1 (DAX), M925A2 (ZAB)
M927 (V17), M927A1 (DAC), M927A2 (ZAC), M928 (V16), M928A1 (DAD), M928A2 (ZAD)
KEY LOCATION
1 Toolbox, vehicle right side frame rail
M934 (V24), M934A1 (DAJ), M934A2 (ZAJ)

KEY LOCATION
2 Tray, rear exterior of van body (under door)
3 Clips, attached to interior left van door
4 Mount, fire extinguisher, interior left rear
5 Mount, fire extinguisher, interior left front
E-2
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E-3. STOWAGE LOCATIONS (Cont’d)
M936 (V18), M936A1 (DAL), M936A2 (ZAL)

KEY LOCATION
6 Utility compartment, inside of cab
7 Mounting provision for gas can bracket, forward of spare tire
8 Compartment No. 1B, right front of vehicle body
9 Spare gas can bracket, exterior rear of hydraulic oil reservoir
10 Right rear deck of vehicle body
11 Compartment No. 3, right rear of vehicle
12 Boom jack base bracket, left and right of rear winch
13 Compartment No. 2, left rear of vehicle
14 Left rear deck of vehicle body
15 Fire extinguisher brackets, exterior rear of gondola cab
16 Compartment No. 1A, left front of vehicle body
17 Acetylene cylinder, behind left rear of cab
18 Oxygen cylinder, behind left rear of cab
E-3/(E-4 blank)
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INDEX
Para. Page
A
A-frame kit:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46a 2-238
Lifting and lowering loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22f 2-121
Operating A-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46c 2-238
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46b 2-238
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-19
Abbreviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 1-6
Accelerator controls system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17b 1-30
Additional authorization list (AAL)
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
After operation in mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37b 2-216
After operation in snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33c 2-209
After operation PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-55
Air cleaner:
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8f 3-28
Preventative maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-80
Air compressor preventive maintenance:
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-63
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-95
Air conditioner operation (M934/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27g 2-166
Air conditioner troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-16
Air induction system:
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8f 3-28
Air intake extension replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29f 2-198
Air intake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18a 1-36
Air inflation:
CTIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5a 3-20
Disable CTIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 3-60
Disable ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16b 3-60
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16a 3-60
Integration with airbrake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5b 3-20
Manual inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11d 3-52
Rapid inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5c 3-20
Reset ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16c 3-60
Air intake system preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-69
Air reservoirs:
Final inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9c 3-30
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9a 3-30
Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-67
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9b 3-30
Shutoff valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3-55
Air system:
Primary and secondary tank check valve (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-81
Shutoff valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3-55
Change 2 Index 1
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Para. Page
A (Contd)
Airbrake control kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 2-239
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47a 2-239
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47b 2-239
Alcohol evaporator preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-79
Appendixes:
Appendix A (references) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B (BII) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Basic issue item list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 B-4
Appendix C (AAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Appendix E (expendable/durable supply and material list) . . . E-1
Approach angle (table 1-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-19
Arctic winterization kit:
Hardtop kit and radiator and hood cover kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 2-231
Operating with engine compartment covers installed . . . . . . . . 2-43b 2-231
Operation, engine coolant heater kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45b 2-234
Operation, fuel-burning personnel heater kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44b 2-232
Operation, slave receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2-108
Automatic transmission data (table 1-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-22
Auxiliary equipment (special purpose kits), operation of . . . . . . . 2-39 2-217
B
Basic issue items list (BII) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 B-4
Battery system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19a 1-48
Before:
Operation in extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32b 2-203
Operation in extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34b 2-210
PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-35
Blackout operations:
Expansible van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27h 2-167
Operation of vehicle service lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 2-109
Preventive maintenance, van blackout switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-82
Body equipment controls and indicators: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-15
Cargo body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4d 2-20
Dump truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4b 2-18
Expansible van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4e 2-21
Medium wrecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4a 2-15
Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4c 2-19
Body assembly, location of major components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 1-10
Bow and tarpaulin kit:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42a 2-224
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42b 2-224
Index 2 Change 2
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Para. Page
B (Contd)
Raising for ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42c 2-227

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42d 2-227
Brake service, spring:
Applying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13b 3-56
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13a 3-56
Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13d 3-56
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 3-56
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-47
Brake system:
Emergency brake:
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17d 3-61
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17a 3-61
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17b 3-61
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17c 3-61
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-10
Releasing spring brake (emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13d 3-56
Break-in operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 3-23
C
Cab assembly, location of major components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12c 1-10
Cab top removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-114
Capacities for normal operating condition (table 1-6) . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-20
Cargo trucks (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,
M928/A1/A2):
Bed preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-73
Body equipment controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4d 2-20
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42a 2-224
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42b 2-224
Raising tarpaulin for ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42c 2-227
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42d 2-227
Chassis controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-2
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-85
Central tire inflation system:
Central tire inflation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5a 3-20
CTIS disable and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 3-60
CTIS integration with air brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5b 3-20
Disable ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16b 3-60
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16a 3-60
Reset ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16c 3-60
Characteristics, capabilities, and features of equipment . . . . . . . 1-11 1-9
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Chassis controls and indicators:
Location of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-2
Chassis dimensions (table 1-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-19
Chassis types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2e 1-10
Class leakage definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-32
Cleaning instruction and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 2-30
Cold weather starting (below +32°F) (0°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 2-102
Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII) lists:
Appendix B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Compressed air and brakes system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 1-57
Compressed air system:
Air compressor preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-63
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 1-57
Operation of airbrake control kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 2-239
Shutoff valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3-55
Controls and indicators:
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-15
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-2
Control system, principles of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1-27
Accelerator controls system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17b 1-30
Parking brake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17c 1-31
Starting and ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17a 1-28
Steering system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17d 1-32
Transfer case control system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17f 1-34
Transmission control system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17e 1-33
Cooling system:
Capacities (table 1-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-20
Cooling system data (table 1-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-22
Fan clutch emergency service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3-58
General service data (table 1-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Operation of engine coolant heater kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 2-234
Operation in extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2-203
Operation in extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 2-210
Surge tank:
Inspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-97
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8c 3-26
Corrosion preventive and control (CPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1-5
Coupling semi-trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26d 2-152
Crane:
Body equipment controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4a 2-15
Front winch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24b 2-127
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24a 2-127
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
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Preventive maintenance:
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-95
Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-51
Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-88
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-97
Rear winch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24c 2-127
Securing crane after operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24f 2-144
CTIS operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 2-104
CTIS operation under unusual conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 2-201
CV boot (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
D
Data, equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-16
Davit and boom replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29g 2-199
Davit preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-87
Decals and instruction plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 2-172
Deepwater fording kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 2-218
After fording operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40d 2-222
Fording Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40c 2-221
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40a 2-218
Operator preparation for fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40b 2-218
Preventive maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
Destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-5
Differences between models (table 1-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 1-15
Differentials preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-88
Dimensions, chassis (table 1-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Dimensions, shipping (table 1-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Dimensions, vehicle (table 1-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Directional signal system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19e 1-52
Drivebelt preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-55
Driving:
In deep mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37a 2-216
In dusty or sandy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35b 2-213
In extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32d 2-204
In extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34d 2-211
In rainy or humid condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36b 2-215
In reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 2-107
In snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33b 2-207
Dropsides:
Lowering and raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23f 2-126
Dump trucks (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2):
Body equipment controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4b 2-18
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 2-146
Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25a 2-146
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Regular dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25b 2-148
Rocker-type dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25c 2-149
Spreader-type dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25d 2-150
Troop seat kit installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41b 2-223
During (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
E
Electrical system:
Battery preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-78
Operating expansible van electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27e 2-163
Preventive maintenance (M934/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-76
Principles of operation:
Battery system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19a 1-48
Directional signal system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19e 1-52
Ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19c 1-50
Generating system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19d 1-51
Heating system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19f 1-53
Indicator, gauge, and warning system operation . . . . . . . . . . 1-19g 1-54
Starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19b 1-49
Trailer and semitrailer connections system operation . . . . . . 1-19h 1-56
Use of ground (M934/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27e 2-163
Use of slave receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2-108
Emergency brake:
Adjusting emergency brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17d 3-61
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17a 3-61
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17b 3-61
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16d 2-107
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17c 3-61
Emergency service (radiator fan clutch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14d 3-58
Engine and cooling system data (table 1-8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-22
Engine coolant heater kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 2-234
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45a 2-234
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45b 2-234
Engine oil level (cold check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-60
Engine oil system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18b 1-44
Engine service:
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8f 3-28
Coolant surge tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8c 3-26
Crankcase oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8b 3-24
Fuel filter/water separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8e 3-27
Power steering reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8d 3-26
Splash shield removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3-60
Engine splash shield removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3-60
Engine troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-5
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Engine types, location, and description of major components . . . 1-2e 1-10
Equipment characteristics, capabilities, and features . . . . . . . . . 1-11 1-9
Equipment data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-16
Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIRs), reporting . . . . 1-5 1-5
Ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19c 1-50
Ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19c 1-50
Exhaust pipe extention replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29e 2-197
Exhaust system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18d 1-41
Exhaust system preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-66
Expansible van (M934/A1/A2):
Blackout operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27h 2-167
Body equipment controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4e 2-21
Expanding van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27d 2-158
Extinguisher, location of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27a 2-158
Leveling van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27c 2-158
Operating air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27g 2-166
Operating electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27e 2-163
Operating heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27f 2-164
Retracting van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27i 2-168
Selecting operating site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27b 2-158
Expendable/durable supplies and materials list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
F
Fan clutch emergency service, radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3-59
Fire extinguisher:
Location, expansible van (M934/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Location, medium wrecker (M936/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Floodlights (M936/A1/A2):
Operation during crane operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
Operation during rear winch operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24c 2-127
Fording, deepwater:
After fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40d 2-222
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40a 2-218
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40c 2-221
Operator preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40b 2-218
Forms:
Hand receipt manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2b 1-5
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2e A-2
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2a 1-5
Frame inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-98
Front winch, operation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-216
After operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22g 2-122
Operation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-116
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Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22a 2-116
Preparing winch for travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22h 2-123
Pulling indirect loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22e 2-120
Pulling direct loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22d 2-118
Rigging the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22c 2-118
Unwinding winch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22b 2-116
Fuel burning personnel heater:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44a 2-232
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44b 2-232
Fuel system:
Capacity (table 1-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-20
Filter service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8e 3-27
Location and description of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2f 1-10
Operation (dual tanks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18b 1-38
Operation (single tank) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18c 1-40
Operation in extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34e 2-205
Operation under rainy or humid conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 2-214
Priming fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8e 3-27
G
Gauging tires and inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11d 3-52
General service data (table 1-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-21
Generating system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19d 1-51
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 1-8
H
Hand receipt manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2b 1-5
Hardtop kit and radiator and hood cover kit:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43a 2-231
Operating with engine compartment covers installed . . . . . . . . 2-43b 2-231
Heating system operation (electrical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19f 1-53
Heating system troubeshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-8
Heater kit, engine coolant
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45a 2-234
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45b 2-234
Hood, (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-76.2
Hood, raising and securing, cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 2-111
Horns preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-27
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Hydraulic system:
Crane operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
Dump body operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25b 2-148
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H (Contd)
Front winch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-116
General service data (table 1-7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Dump body hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21c 1-76
Front winch hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21a 1-73
Medium wrecker crane hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . 1-21d 1-78
Rear winch hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21b 1-74
Hydraulic system preventive maintenance:
Front winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Hydraulic hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-75
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-74
Rear winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-40
Wrecker crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-51
Hydraulic system troubleshooting:
Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-13
Dump body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-12
Winch, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-11
Winch, rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-14
I
Indicators, chassis controls and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-2
Induction system, air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8f 3-28
Inspection procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 2-29
Inspections (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 2-28
Installing cab top, raising windshield and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-114
Instruction plates, decals and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 2-172
Instrument panel:
Indicator, gauge, and warning system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19g 1-54
K
Kit, A-frame:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46a 2-238
Operating A-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46c 2-238
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46b 2-238
Kit, airbrake control:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47a 2-239
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47b 2-239
Kit, bow and tarpaulin
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42a 2-224
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42b 2-224
Raising tarpaulin for ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42c 2-227
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42d 2-227
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K (Contd)
Kit, deepwater fording:
After fording operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40d 2-222
Fording operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40c 2-221
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40a 2-218
Operation preparation for fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40b 2-218
Preventive maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
Kit, engine coolant heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 2-234
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45a 2-234
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45b 2-234
Kit, fuel burning personnel heater:
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44b 2-232
Kit, hardtop and radiator and hood cover:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43a 2-231
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43b 2-231
Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-94
Kit, M-8 chemical alarm preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-91
Kit, M-11 decontamination preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-91
Kit, machine gun mount preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
Kit, mud flap
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48a 2-240
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48c 2-240
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48b 2-240
Kit, rifle mount preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
Kit, troop seat (M929/A1/A2, M930A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 2-223
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41a 2-223
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41b 2-223
L
Leakage, definition by class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-32
Leakage deadlines criteria (table 2-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-33
Lighting system:
Blackout operations, expansible van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27h 2-167
Blackout operations, preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
Operation of vehicle service lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18a 2-109
Service lights preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
Troubleshooting, expansible van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-14
Turn signal and hazard warning lights tab button . . . . . . . . . . 2-18b 2-110
List of:
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 1-6
Basic issue items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 B-4
Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2e A-2
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 1-6
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 1-8
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L (Contd)
Location and description of major components: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 1-10

Body assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12d 1-10
Cab assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12c 1-10
Chassis types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2b 1-10
Engine types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2e 1-10
Fuel tank types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2f 1-10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2a 1-10
Location of:
Extinguishers, fire:
Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Wreckers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Lowering windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-114
Lubrication order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 3-1
M
Maintenance forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-5
Material weights, typical (table 2-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 2-146
Maximum safe operating speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
Maximum safe operating speeds for M931/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2
towing 5,000-gallon semitrailers (M131 series, M967/A1,
M969/A1/A2, and M970/A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
Metric system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back
cover
Minimum reducable height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29c 2-194
Minimum reducable width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29h 2-200
Mirror PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
MIrror, removal, for shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29d 2-196
Monthly inspections (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-95
Mounts, cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-82
Mud flap kit:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48a 2-240
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48c 2-240
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48b 2-240
N
Nomenclature cross-reference list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 1-6
O
Oil level, engine:
Cold check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-60
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8b 3-24
Oil level, transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-58
Operating A-frame, kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46c 2-238
Operating under rainy or humid conditions:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36a 2-214
Driving vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36b 2-215
Operating vehicle:
Driving in reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 2-107
Parking vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2-107
Placing vehicle in motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 2-104
Stopping vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2-107
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O (Contd)
Operation:
A-frame kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 2-238
Air intake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18a 1-36
Airbrake control kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47 2-239
Break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 3-23
CTIS ;(under unusual conditions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 2-201
Deepwater fording kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 2-218
Dump trucks (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 2-146
Front winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-116
In deep mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 2-216
In dusty or sandy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 2-213
In extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2-203
In extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 2-210
In rainy or humid conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 2-214
In salt water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 2-218
In snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 2-207
Medium wrecker (M936/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 2-127
Rear winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24c 2-127
Slave receptacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2-108
Tractor and fifth wheel (M931/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . 2-26 2-152
M931/A1/A2 and M932/A1/A2 tractors when towing M131
series, M967/A1, M969/A1/A2, and M970/A1 5,000-gallon
fuel tankers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
Truck, cargo (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,
M928/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 2-124
Van (M934/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 2-158
Wrecker crane (M936/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
Operation in deep mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37 2-216
After operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37b 2-216
Driving vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37a 2-216
Operation in dusty or sandy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 2-213
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35a 2-213
Stopping or parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35c 2-214
Operation in extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2-203
Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32b 2-203
Driving vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32d 2-204
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32a 2-203
Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32c 2-203
Stopping or parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32e 2-205
Operation in extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 2-210
Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34b 2-210
Driving vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34c 2-211
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34a 2-210
Stopping or parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34d 2-212
Operation in snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 2-207
After operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33c 2-209
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33a 2-207
Operation of airbrake control kit:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47a 2-239
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47b 2-239
Operation of auxiliary equipment (special purpose kits) . . . . . . . 2-39 2-217
Operation of crane (M936/A1/A2):
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4a 2-15
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24a 2-127
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24e 2-140
Operation of CTIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 2-104
Disable and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 3-60
Disable ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16b 3-60
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16a 3-60
Reset ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16c 3-60
Under unusual conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 2-201
Operation of cargo trucks (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2,
M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 2-124
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42a 2-224
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42b 2-224
Raising tarpaulin for ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42c 2-227
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42d 2-227
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4d 2-20
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23a 2-124
Installing front and side racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23e 2-125
Lowering and raising dropsides (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2) . . 2-23f 2-126
Lowering and raising tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23b 2-124
Lowering and raising troop seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23c 2-124
Removing front and side racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23d 2-125
Operation of dump trucks (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . 2-25 2-146
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4b 2-18
Payload capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25a 2-146
Regular dump operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25b 2-148
Rocker-type dump operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25c 2-149
Spreader-type dump operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25d 2-150
Operation of engine coolant heater:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45a 2-234
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45b 2-234
Operation of expansible van (M934/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 2-158
Air conditioner operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27g 2-166
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4e 2-21
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27e 2-163
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Expanding van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27d 2-158
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27a 2-158
Heater operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27f 2-164
Leveling van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27c 2-158
Retracting van body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27i 2-168
Operation of front winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-116
After winch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22g 2-122
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22a 2-116
Preparing winch for travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22h 2-123
Pulling indirect loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22e 2-120
Pulling load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22d 2-118
Rigging the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22c 2-118
Unwinding winch cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22b 2-116
Operation of fuel burning personnel heater:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44a 2-232
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44b 2-232
Operation of M931/A1/A2 w/o ABS and M932.A1/A2 w/o ABS
tractors when towing M131 series, M967/A1, M969/A1/A2,
and M970/A1 5,000-gallon fuel tankers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26.1 2-156.2
Operation of M931/A1/A2 w/ABS and M932/A1/A2 w/ABS
tractors when towing M131 series, M967/A1, M969/A1/A2,
and M970/A1 5,000-gallon fuel tankers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26.2 2-156.6
Operation of medium wrecker (M936/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 2-127
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4a 2-15
Crane operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
Extinguisher location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Front winch operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24b 2-127
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24a 2-127
Towing with wrecker crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24e 2-140
Operation of tractor (M931/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 2-152
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4c 2-19
Coupling semitrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26c 2-152
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26a 2-152
Uncoupling semitrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26d 2-156
Wedge adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26b 2-152
Operation of vehicle service lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 2-109
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Parking brake:
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17d 3-61
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17a 3-61
Operation, emergency brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17b 3-61
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16d 2-107
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17c 1-31
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17c 3-61
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Parking vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2-107
In dusty or sandy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35c 2-214
In extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32e 2-205
In extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34d 2-212
Pintle hook preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-88
Personnel heater kit, fuel burning:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44a 2-232
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44b 2-232
Fuel burning troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-17
Hot water troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-8
Placing vehicle in motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 2-104
Placing vehicle in motion in sandy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35b 2-213
PMCS procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 2-29
Power steering assist cylinder, preventive maintenance . . . . . . . 2-10 2-61
Power steering reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 3-26
Power system operation:
Air intake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18a 1-36
Cooling system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18e 1-42
Engine oil system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18f 1-44
Exhaust system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18d 1-41
Fuel system (dual tank) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18b 1-38
Fuel system (single tank) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18c 1-40
Powertrain system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18g 1-46
Preparation for shipment:
Air intake extension removal and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29f 2-198
Davit and boom removal and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29g 2-199
Exhaust pipe extension removal and installation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29e 2-197
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29a 2-194
Minimum reducible height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29c 2-194
Minimum reducible width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29h 2-200
Mirror removal and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29d 2-196
Tools and special requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29b 2-194
Preparation for starting engine (above +32°F) (0°C) . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 2-100
Preparation for use:
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-1
Winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-116
Preparations for fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40b 2-218
Prevention of use by enemy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1-5
Preventive maintenance (table 2-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-34
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-80
Air compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-63
Air compressor (monthly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-957
Air dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-481
Air intake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-69
Air reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-67
Air tank check valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-81
Alcohol evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-79
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Arctic winterization kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-78
Blackout operation (expansible van) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-82
Bow and tarpaulin kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-93
Break system (after) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
Break system (during) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Cargo bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-73
Cargo body sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-85
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-44
Corrosion control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1-5
CTIS (after) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-71
CTIS (before) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-47
CTIS (during) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-53
CV boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Deepwater fording kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-88
Drivebelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-56
Dump body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-86
Exhaust system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-66
Expansible van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-76
Extinguisher fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-42
Frame inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-98
Front winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Fuel filter/separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-64
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-66
Fifth wheel:
Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-37
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-99
Hardtop kit and radiator and hood cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-94
Hoist, hydraulic (after) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-7
Hoist, hydraulic (before) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-49
Horns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-45
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
M-8 chemical alarm kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-91
M-11 decontamination kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-91
Machine gun mounting kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-72
Mounts, cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-2
Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-60
Oil level:
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-60
Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-74
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-58
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P (Contd)
Pintle hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-88
Power steering assist cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-61
Power steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-62
Radiator and hood cover kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-94
Rear winch and controls:
Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-40
Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-89
Reservoir:
Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-67
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-62
Seat and seatbelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-70
Semi-trailer accessory connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-38
Spare tire davit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-85
Steering system:
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-62a
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-96
Surge tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-97
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-87
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-68
Trailer brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-50
Transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-87
Troop seat kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-92
Van electrical:
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-76
Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-82
Wiper, windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-35
Wheels, studs, and nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-65
Wrecker crane:
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-77
Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-51
Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-88
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-97
Preventive maintenance checks and services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 2-28
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-35
During . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-52
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-95
Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-78
Priming fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8e 3-27
Compressed air and brake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 1-57
Air pressure supply system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20b 1-58
Air venting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20g 1-70
Auxiliary air-power system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20f 1-68
Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20h 1-72
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Medium wrecker automatic brake lock system operation . . . 1-20a 1-57
Primary service airbrake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20e 1-65
Secondary service airbrake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20c 1-62
Spring airbrake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20d 1-64
Control system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1-27
Accelerator controls system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17b 1-30
Parking brake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17c 1-31
Starting and ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17a 1-28
Steering system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17d 1-32
Transfer case control system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17f 1-34
Transmission control system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17e 1-33
Electrical system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 1-48
Battery system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19a 1-48
Directional signal system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19e 1-52
Ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19c 1-50
Generating system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19d 1-51
Heating system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19f 1-53
Indicator, gauge, and warning system operation . . . . . . . . . . 1-19g 1-54
Starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19b 1-49
Trailer and semitrailer connection system operation . . . . . . . 1-19h 1-56
Hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 1-73
Dump body hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21c 1-76
Front winch hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21a 1-73
Medium wrecker crane hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . 1-21d 1-78
Rear winch hydraulic system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21b 1-74
Power system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 1-36
Air intake system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18a 1-36
Cooling system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18e 1-42
Engine oil system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18f 1-44
Exhaust system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18d 1-41
Fuel system (dual tank) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18b 1-38
Fuel system (single tank) operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18c 1-40
Powertrain system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18g 1-46
Publication index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A-1
Publications, other:
General publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2d A-2
Field manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2c A-1
Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2e A-2
Technical bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2b A-1
Technical manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2a A-1
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Radiator and hood cover kit, hardtop kit and,:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43a 2-231
Operating with engine compartment covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43b 2-231
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R (Contd)
Radiator fan clutch emergency service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3-58
Raising and securing cab hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 2-111
Raising windshield and installing cab top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-114
Rear winch:
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24c 2-127
References (appendix A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Releasing spring brake (emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13d 3-56
Reporting equipment improvement recommendations (EIR’s) . . . 1-5 1-5
Reservoirs, air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3-30
Final inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9c 3-30
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9a 3-30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9b 3-30
Shutoff valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3-55
Rifle mount kit preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-90
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Scope:
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1c 1-4
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1a 1-4
Vehicle purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1b 1-4
Seat adjustment, operator’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2-7
Seat and seatbelt preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-70
Shipping dimensions (table 1-11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Shutoff valves, air system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3-55
Side rack and troopseat: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 2-223
Slave receptacle to start engine, using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2-108
Special instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 2-201
Special kits controls and indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2-28
Special purpose kits, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 2-217
Spring brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 3-56
Applying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13b 3-56
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13a 3-56
Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13d 3-56
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-47
Splash shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3-60
Splash shield removal, engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15b 3-60
Starting and ether starting system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17a 1-28
Starting engine:
In extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32c 2-203
Starting (above +32°F (0°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 2-100
Starting (below +32°F (0°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 2-102
Using slave receptacle to start engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2-108
Starting system operation (electrical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19b 1-49
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Steering system:
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17d 1-32
Power steering assist cylinder preventive maintenance . . . . . . 2-10 2-61
Power steering pump preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-62
Preventive maintenance checks and service, general:
After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-62
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-96
Reservoir preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-62
Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8d 3-26
Stopping:
In dusty or sandy areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35c 2-214
In extreme cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32e 2-205
In extreme heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34d 2-212
Vehicle and engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 2-107
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Tables:
1-1 — Differences Between Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 1-14
1-2 — Winch and Crane Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-16
1-3 — Vehicle Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-17
1-4 — Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-18
1-5 — Chassis Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-19
1-6 — Capacities for Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-20
1-7 — General Service Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-21
1-8 — Engine and Cooling System Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-22
1-9 — Automatic Transmission Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
1-9A — Maximum Safe Operating Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
1-10 — Tire Inflation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-24
1-11 — Shipping Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-26
2-1 — General Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 2-31
2-2 — Fluid Leakage Criteria for Tactical Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-33
2-3 — Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-34
2-4 — Main Light Switch Logic Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 2-109
2-5 — Typical Material Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 2-146
2-6 — M939/A1/A2 Series Special Purpose Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 2-217
3-1 — Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-2
3-2 — CTIS Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3-20
Tailgate preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-87
Tarpaulin, bows, and troopseats:
Bow and tarpaulin kit installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42b 2-224
Removing cab top and lowering windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-114
Side rack and troop seat installation
(M939/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41b 2-223
Side rack and troop seat (M929/A1/A2, M930/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . 2-41 2-223
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T (Contd)
Side rack and troop seat (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2,
M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2):
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23e 2-125
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23d 2-125
Troop seat, lowering and raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23c 2-124
Tarpaulin kit, bow and:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42a 2-224
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42b 2-224
Raising for ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42c 2-227
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42d 2-227
Terms, glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 1-8
Tire inflation data (table 1-10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-24
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3-32
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11a 3-32
Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11d 3-52
Pressure (table 1-10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-24
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11c 3-40
Spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11b 3-32
Tools authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Tools supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 B-4
Tools used for preparation for shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29b 2-194
Towing vehicle:
With towbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 2-112
With wrecker crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24e 2-140
Tractor (M931/A1/A2, M932/A1/A2):
Body equipment controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4c 2-19
Connecting accessories, preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-38
Fifth wheel preventive maintenance:
Before . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-37
Monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-99
Operation:
Coupling semitrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26c 2-152
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26a 2-152
Uncoupling semitrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26d 2-156
Wedge adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26b 2-152
Trailer and semitrailer connection system operation . . . . . . . . . . 1-19h 1-56
Transfer case:
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17f 1-34
Transmission:
Automatic transmission data (table 1-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
Data (table 1-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
Change 2 Index 21
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INDEX
Para. Page
T (Contd)
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 3-30
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17e 1-33
Preventive maintenance, oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-58
Transmission driving range selection (table 1-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-23
Troop seat kit:
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41a 2-223
Troop seat kit installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41b 2-223
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3-2
Troubleshooting (table 3-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-2
A-frame kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-19
Air and brake systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-9
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-10
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-9
Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-16
Arctic winterization kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-16
Airbrake control kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-20
Blackout operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-15
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-7
Dump body hoist assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-12
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-5
Expansible vans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-14
Front winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-11
Fuel burning personnel and engine coolant heater kits . . . . . . 3-4 3-17
Heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-8
Hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-8
Hydraulic crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-13
Radiator and hood cover kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-16
Rear winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-14
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-10
Transfer case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-9
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-8
Wheels, tires, and hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-10
Troubleshooting, CTIS (table 3-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3-20
Central tire inflation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5a 3-20
CTIS integration with air brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5b 3-20
Turn signal and hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18b 2-110
Typical material weights (table 2-5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 2-146
U
Uncooling semi-trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26d 2-152
V
Van (M934/A1/A2):
Controls and instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4e 2-21
Index 22 Change 2
TM 9-2320-272-10
INDEX
Para. Page
V (Contd)
Expanding body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27d 2-158
Extinguisher location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27a 2-158
Leveling body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27c 2-158
Operating air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27g 2-166
Operating electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27e 2-163
Operating heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27f 2-164
Retracting body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27i 2-168
Vehicle dimensions (table 1-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-17
W
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning a
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 1-6
Water separator/fuel filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8e 3-27
Wedge adjustment (fifth wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26b 2-152
Weekly PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-78
Weights (table 1-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Wheel, tires, and hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3-10
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3-32
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11a 3-32
Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11d 3-52
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11c 3-40
Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11b 3-32
Winch:
Front:
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 2-116
Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-54
Rear:
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24c 2-127
Preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-40
Winch and crane data (table 1-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 1-16
Windshield, raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 2-114
Windshield wipers preventive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-35
Wrecker, medium (M936/A1/A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 2-127
Body equipment controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4a 2-15
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24a 2-127
Operation of crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24d 2-134
Operation of front winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24b 2-127
Operation of rear winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24c 2-127
Towing:
With towbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 2-112
With wrecker crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24e 2-140
Change 2 Index 23 (24 blank)

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power takeoff lever does not resemble
the actual part.
2 1-72 1-20 D The air dryer and fitter, as illustrated,

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SAMPLE
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RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO Use Part II (reverse) for Repair Parts and DATE:
PUBLICATIONS AND BLANK FORMS Special Tools Lists (RPSTL) and Supply
For use of this form, see AR 25-30; the proponent Catalogs/Supply Manuals (SC/SM).
agency is ODISC4.
TO: (Forward to proponent of publication or form) FROM: (Activity and location) (include ZIP code)
(include ZIP code)
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M939, M939A1, M939A2
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NO. NO. GRAPH NO.* NO. NO. (Provide exact wording of recommended changes,
if possible).
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TO: (Forward direct to addressee listed in publication) FROM: (Activity and location) DATE:
(include ZIP code)
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DENNIS J. REIMER
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Official:
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05676
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Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 380385,
requirements for TM 9-2320-272-10.
THE METRIC SYSTEM AND EQUIVALENTS
LINEAR MEASURE LIQUID MEASURE
1 Centimeter = 10 Millimeters = 0.01 Meters = 1 Milliliter = 0.001 Liters = 0.0338 Fluid Ounces
0.3937 Inches 1 Liter = 1,000 Milliliters = 33.82 Fluid Ounces
1 Meter = 100 Centimeters = 1,000 Millimeters = TEMPERATURE
39.37 Inches Degrees Fahrenheit (F) = °C • 9 ÷ 5 + 32
1 Kilometer = 1,000 Meters = 0.621 Miles Degrees Celsius (C) = °F - 32 • 5 ÷ 9
SQUARE MEASURE 212° Fahrenheit is equivalent to 100° Celsius
1 Sq Centimeter = 100 Sq Millimeters = 0.155 Sq Inches 89.96° Fahrenheit is equivalent to 32.2° Celsius
1 Sq Meter = 10,000 Sq Centimeters = 10.76 Sq Feet 32° Fahrenheit is equivalent to 0° Celsius
1 Sq Kilometer = 1,000,000 Sq Meters = 0.386 Sq Miles WEIGHTS
CUBIC MEASURE 1 Gram = 0.001 Kilograms = 1,000 Milligrams =
1 Cu Centimeter = 1,000 Cu Millimeters = 0.06 Cu Inches 0.035 Ounces
1 Cu Meter = 1,000,000 Cu Centimeters = 35.31 Cu Feet 1 Kilogram = 1,000 Grams = 2.2 Lb
1 Metric Ton = 1,000 Kilograms = 1 Megagram =
1.1 Short Tons
APPROXIMATE CONVERSION FACTORS
0
INCHES
CENTIMETERS
TO CHANGE TO MULTIPLY BY
Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Millimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.400
1
Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Centimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.540
Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.305
Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.914
2
Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.609
Square Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Centimeters . . . . . . . . . 6.451
1
Square Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.093
Square Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.836
3
Square Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Kilometers . . . . . . . . . . 2.590
Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Hectometers . . . . . . . . 0.405
Cubic Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cubic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.028
4
Cubic Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cubic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.765
Fluid Ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milliliters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.573
Pints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.473
5
2
Quarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.946
Gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.785
Ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.349
6
Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4536
Short Tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metric Tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.907
Pound-Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton-Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.356
Pounds Per Square Inch . . . . . Kilopascals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.895 7
Miles Per Gallon . . . . . . . . . . . Kilometers Per Liter . . . . . . . . 0.425
3
Miles Per Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kilometers Per Hour . . . . . . . . 1.609

8
TO CHANGE TO MULTIPLY BY
Millimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.03937
Centimeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3937
9
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.280

Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.094
Kilometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.621
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Square Centimeters . . . . . . . . . Square Inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.155

4
Square Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.764

Square Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.196
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Square Kilometers . . . . . . . . . . Square Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.386

Square Hectometers . . . . . . . . Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.471
Cubic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cubic Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.315
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Cubic Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cubic Yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.308

Milliliters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid Ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.034
Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.113
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Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.057

Liters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gallons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.264
Grams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.035
Kilograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2046
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Metric Tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short Tons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.102

Newton-Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pound-Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.738
Kilopascals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pounds Per Square Inch . . . . . 0.145
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Kilometers Per Liter . . . . . . . . Miles Per Gallon . . . . . . . . . . . 2.354

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Kilometers Per Hour . . . . . . . . Miles Per Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.621

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ARMY TM 9-2320-272-10

AIR FORCE TO 36A12-1C-441

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL

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HIGH INTENSITY NOISE

WARNING SUMMARY (Cont’d)

WARNING SUMMARY (Cont’d)

TRUCK, DUMP: 5-TON, 6X6, M929 (2320-01-047-8756)

M932 (2320-01-047-8752) (EIC: BTD); M932A1 (2320-01-205-2684); EIC: BS5); M932A2

TM 9-2320-272-10, August 1996, is changed as follows:

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TRUCK, CARGO: 5-TON, 6X6 DROPSIDE, M923 (2320-01-050-2084)

This change supersedes a portion of LO 9-2320-272-12, dated June 1990.

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A — Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ................................ 1-1

CHAPTER 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................... 2-1

III. Operation Under Usual Conditions .................... 2-100

CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3-1

APPENDIX A REFERENCES ................................. A-1

APPENDIX B COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI) .............. B-1

APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (AAL) ......... C-1

APPENDIX D EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES ............... D-1

APPENDIX E STOWAGE AND SIGN GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

M923A2 AND M925A2

M927A2 AND M928A2

M929A2 AND M930A2

M931A2 AND M932A2

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS

1-3. CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)

1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

1-5. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT

1-6. WARRANTY INFORMATION

1-7. NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST

1-8. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

1-8. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS (Contd)

Angle of Approach – Angle between front tires and front bumper

1-10. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION INDEX

1-11. Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features 1-9