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TM 10-3930-671-24
1-4.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
a.
Engine.
The
truck
is
powered
by
a
Continental
water-cooled,
4-cylinder,
in-line
diesel
engine. Model TMD 27 has 164 cubic inch (2.68 I)
displacement which develops 60 hp at 3100 rpm.
b. Transaxle. One-speed transaxle delivers
maximum torque, 100 Ib-ft at converter stall in both
forward and reverse.
c. Upright. Three-stage upright allows loads up
to 4000 lbs (1814.4 kg) to be lifted to a maximum height
of 184 inches (4674 mm). Hydraulic tilt capability allows
a maximum arc of 2.5 + .5 degrees forward tilt and 6
degrees reverse tilt.
d. Lifting Forks. Width between forks is
manually adjustable from 0 to 40 inches (0-1016 mm).
Forks can be hydraulically shifted left or right, in tandem,
3.9 inches (99 mm) each way for a total distance of 7.8
inches (198.1 mm).
1-5.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION.
The truck has sound suppression, air cleaner with
replaceable
element,
and
replaceable
engine,
transmission, and hydraulic oil filters.
1-6.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND
REPORTS.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for
equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA
PAM 738-750, The Army maintenance management
System (TAMMS)(Maintenance Management UPDATE).
1-7.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO
PREVENT ENEMY USE.
Command decision, according to the tactical situation,
will determine when the destruction of the truck will be
accomplished. A destruction plan will be prepared by the
using organization unless one has been prepared by a
higher authority. For general destruction procedures for
this equipment, refer to TM 750-244-6, Procedures for
Destruction of Tank-Automotive Equipment to Prevent
Enemy Use (U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command).
1-8.
REPORTING
EQUIPMENT
IMPROVEMENT
RECOMMENDATION (EIR).
If your 4000 lb truck 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 our equipment. Let us
know why you don’t like the design. Put it on an SF 368
(Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander,
U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-
QRD, Warren, Michigan 48397-5000. We’ll send you a
reply
1-9.
TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT.
All special tools or test equipment required to maintain
the truck in operation are listed in Appendix B.
1-10.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.
a. Preparing For Shipment. Refer to TB 92300-
281-35
for
procedures
covering
preservation
of
equipment
for
shipment.
General
procedures
for
shipment are found in FM 55-15. Specific information
may be found in TM 55-2200-001-12 for rail transport
and TB 55-45 for air transport.
b. Administrative Storage. Refer to TM 740-90-1
for
instructions
covering
administrative
storage
of
equipment.
c.
Weight
Classification.
The
weight
classification of the truck is 4000 lb (1814.4 kg).
1-11.
STORAGE DATA.
a. Short-Term Storage (30 days or less):
(1)
Start engine and allow to warm up.
(2)
Raise and lower forks fully several times.
(3)
Fully tilt upright forward and backward
several times.
(4)
Coat all exposed, polished parts with rust-
preventative lubricant.
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