TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Section II.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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1-10.
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
1-11.
Location and Description of Major Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-5
1-12.
Location and Contents of Plates, Decals, and Stencils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-7
1-13.
Differences Between Models
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1-11
1-14.
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1-10.
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a.
The M917A1 and M917A1 w/MCS dump truck body consists of a steel body designed to transport
and dump or spread aggregate, hot mix asphalt or similar materials. A sealed, open-loop hydraulic system raises
and lowers the dump body. The hydraulic system operates on pressure supplied by a gear pump that is mounted
directly to the transmission’s PTO.
b.
The dump body has a 14 cubic yard (10.7 m3), 18.5 ton (16.8 metric ton) capacity. It is constructed
of heavy duty steel with an abrasion resistant floor.
C.
Wooden side boards along the top on both sides of the dump body add height to help prevent spill-
age when hauling material.
d.
The dump body is equipped with a cargo cover that is easily operated by one person.
e.
The operator’s instrument panel inside the vehicle cab has a Body Up and a Body (Transport)
Lock indicator light. These lights allow monitoring of the dump body’s status without leaving the cab.
f.
The chassis has limited off-road capabilities with a CTIS (TM 9-2320-363-10). This provides a
wide variety of terrain in which the dump truck can operate.
g.
The M917A1 and M917A1 w/MCS are the same except for the tailgate configuration.
(1)
The M917A1 has a double-acting tailgate, which opens at the top or bottom, with chains to
adjust the tailgate opening. The tailgate is unlocked and locked by operating the tailgate release control valve lever
on the instrument panel inside the cab.
(2)
The M917A1 w/MCS has a tailgate with dual-function capability. It is equipped with an
MCS with four independently controlled gates. If can also be operated as a top-hinged tailgate.
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