TM9-2330-358-14&P
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REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR'S)
If your semitrailer 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. Put it on an SF 368
(Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive
Command, Attn: AMSTA-MP, Warren, MI 48397-5000. We'll send you a reply.
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M871A1 WARRANTY
For warranty coverage and the administration of warranty claims, refer to
Warranty TB 9-2330-358-14.
Section II.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPION
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Differences Between Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Equipment Capabilities and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Location and Description of Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
M871 Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
M871A1 Equipment Data
Special Requirement (USAREUR only)
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EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
Easily configured for either breakbulk or containerized cargo.
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WARNING
Do not tow the M871 or M871A1 with the M52, M52A1, or
M52A2 truck tractor. The M52 five ton truck tractor's
inherent design capabilities are not compatible with
the semitrailer, and if used would result in a serious
compromise to the safety of personnel and equipment.
When towing the semitrailer with the M818, the fifth
wheel wedges on the M818 are to be in the locked-in
(pushed in) mode for highway and secondary road use,
and in the locked-out (pulled out) mode for cross
country operation.
Can be towed by the M915 for improved highway use only, or the M818, M931,
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and M932 for either highway or off-road.
Can carry up to 46,000 pounds of cargo.
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Side racks are easily installed or removed.
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