CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-9-2320-211-10-10015DESTRUCTION TO PREVENT ENEMY USETable 1-1. Vehicle Class Information - TM-9-2320-211-10-10017Figure 1-2. Typical 5-Ton, 6x6, Cargo Truck (M55A2) .Figure 1-4. Typical 5-Ton, 6x6, Medium Wrecker Truck (M543A2).Figure 1-5. Typical 5-Ton, 6x6, Dump Truck (M51A2) CHAPTER 2 DESCRIPTION AND DATA - TM-9-2320-211-10-10021Section II. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION - TM-9-2320-211-10-10022Figure 2-1. Overall Equipment Block Diagram.Figure 2-2. Engine Components Location (Left Side)Figure 2-3. Engine Components Location (Right Side) Figure 2-4. Clutch Components Location.Figure 2-5. Electrical System Components LocationFigure 2-6. Fuel and Air Intake System Components LocationFigure 2-7. Cooling System Components LocationFigure 2-8. Horizontal Exhaust System Components Location.Vertical exhaust systemFigure 2-10. Transmission, Transfer and Power Takeoffs Components LocationFigure 2-11. Axle Driving Propeller Shafts Components LocationFigure 2-12. Auxiliary Equipment Propeller Shafts Components Location (M51A2) Figure 2-13. Auxiliary Equipment Propeller Shafts Components Location (M543A2) Figure 2-14. Steering System Components LocationFigure 2-15. Handbrake System Components LocationFigure 2-16. Service Brake System Components LocationFigure 2-17. Compressed Air System Components LocationFigure 2-18. Trailer Airbrake System Components Location.Figure 2-19. Axles, Wheels and Hubs System Components LocationSection III. TABULATED DATA - TM-9-2320-211-10-10042Table 2-1. Weight (Pounds) - TM-9-2320-211-10-10043Table 2-4. Capacities - TM-9-2320-211-10-10044Table 2-6. Permissible Fuels - TM-9-2320-211-10-10045Table 2-6. Permissible Fuels - CentTable 2-7. Performance DataTable 2-9. Engine and Radiator DataCHAPTER 3 SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT - TM-9-2320-211-10-10049BREAK-IN OPERATIONCHAPTER 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES - TM-9-2320-211-10-10051CHASSIS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10052Instrument Panel - CentInstrument Panel - Cent -CONT.Instrument panel controls and Indicators - Cont. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10055Instrument panel controls and Indicators - Cont. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10056WindshieldDriver's Compartment - TM-9-2320-211-10-10058Driver's Compartment -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10059Driver's Compartment -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10060Driver's Compartment -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10061Driver's Compartment -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10062Driver's Compartment -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10063Front WinchTrailer BrakeEQUIPMENT BODY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Tractor Truck (M52A2) - ContDump Truck (M51A2) Wrecker Truck (M543A2)Wrecker Truck (M543A2) - CONT..SPECIAL KITS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.Hot Water Personnel Heater Kit - Cont.Fuel Burning Personnel Heater KitFuel Burning Personnel Heater Kit-CONT.Powerplant Heater KitPowerplant Heater Kit- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10076Powerplant Heater Kit- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10077Deep Water Fording Kit - TM-9-2320-211-10-10078Electric Brake KitSection II OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10080Before Engine Startup - TM-9-2320-211-10-10081Before Engine Startup-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10082Before Engine Startup-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10083Before Engine Startup-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10084Before Engine Startup-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10085Before Engine Startup-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10086Starting the Engine Above +20F.Starting the Engine Above +20F-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10088Starting the Engine Above +20F-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10089Starting the Engine Above +20F-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10090Starting the Engine Above +20F-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10091Starting the Engine Above +20F-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10092Cold Weather Starting Below +20F -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10093Cold Weather Starting Below +20F -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10094Placing and Keeping Truck in MotionTable 4-1. Vehicle Light ChartTable 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10097Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10098Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10099Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10100Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10101Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10102Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10103Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10104Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10105Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10106Table 4-1. Vehicle Light Chart-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10107Stopping the Truck and Engine - TM-9-2320-211-10-10108Stopping the Truck and Engine-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10109Stopping the Truck and Engine-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10110Stopping the Truck and Engine-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10111Stopping the Truck and Engine-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10112OPERATION OF FRONT WINCH - TM-9-2320-211-10-10113Before OperationUnwinding the Winch Line - TM-9-2320-211-10-10115Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10116Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10117Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10118Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10119Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10120Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10121Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10122Unwinding the Winch Line -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10123Pulling the LoadPulling the Load -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10125Pulling the Load -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10126Pulling the Load -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10127Stopping the Winch - TM-9-2320-211-10-10128Releasing the Load - TM-9-2320-211-10-10129Releasing the Load -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10130Winding Winch Line on the DrumWinding Winch Line on the Drum -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10132Winding Winch Line on the Drum -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10133Winding Winch Line on the Drum -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10134Winding Winch Line on the Drum -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10135Securing Equipment for TravelSecuring Equipment for Travel-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10137Securing Equipment for Travel-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10138Securing Equipment for Travel-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10139Securing Equipment for Travel-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10140 OPERATION OF CARGO TRUCKS.Removal of Front and Side RacksRemoval of Front and Side Racks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10143Removal of Front and Side Racks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10144Installing Front and Side RacksInstalling Front and Side Racks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10146Installing Front and Side Racks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10147Installing Front and Side Racks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10148Removal of Front and Side Racks from Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10149Removal of Front and Side Racks from Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10150Removal of Front and Side Racks from Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10151Removal of Front and Side Racks from Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10152Removal of Front and Side Racks from Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10153Removal of Front and Side Racks from Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10154Installing Front and Side Racks on Dropside Type Cargo TrucksInstalling Front and Side Racks on Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10156Installing Front and Side Racks on Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10157Installing Front and Side Racks on Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10158Installing Front and Side Racks on Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10159Lowering Drop sides on Drop side Type Cargo TrucksLowering Drop sides on Drop side Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10161Lowering Drop sides on Drop side Type Cargo Trucks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10162Raising Dropsides on Dropside Type Cargo TrucksRaising Dropsides on Dropside Type Cargo Trucks -CONT.Removing Dropsides, Tailgate or BothRemoving Dropsides, Tailgate or Both -CONT.Installing Dropsides Tailgate or Both Installing Dropsides Tailgate or Both -CONT.OPERATION OF TRACTOR TRUCKS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10169Coupling the SemitrailerCoupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10171Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10172Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10173Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10174Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10175Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10176Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10177Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10178Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10179Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10180Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10181Coupling the Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10182Uncoupling Semitrailer - TM-9-2320-211-10-10183Uncoupling Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10184Uncoupling Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10185Uncoupling Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10186Uncoupling Semitrailer -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10187Securing Equipment for Travel OPERATION OF DUMP TRUCKS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10189Rigging the Tailgate - Regular Dump OperationRigging the Tailgate - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10191Rigging the Tailgate - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10192Rigging the Tailgate - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10193Loading the Truck - All Types of Dump Operation.Unloading the Truck - Regular Dump Operation.Unloading the Truck - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10196Unloading the Truck - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10197Unloading the Truck - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10198Unloading the Truck - Regular Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10199Unloading the Dump Truck - Rocker Type Dump OperationUnloading the Dump Truck - Rocker Type Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10201Unloading the Dump Truck - Rocker Type Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10202Unloading the Dump Truck - Rocker Type Dump Operation-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10203Changing Tailgate Rigging - Rocker Type OperationUnloading the Truck - Spreader Type OperationUnloading the Truck - Spreader Type Operation- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10206Unloading the Truck - Spreader Type Operation- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10207Unloading the Truck - Spreader Type Operation- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10208Unloading the Truck - Spreader Type Operation- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10209Changing Tailgate Rigging - Spreader Type OperationLowering the Tailgate - Regular Cargo OperationRaising the Tailgate - Regular Cargo OperationChanging Tailgate Rigging - Regular Cargo OperationM543A2 MEDIUM WRECKER REAR WINCH OPERATION Unwinding the Winch CableUnwinding the Winch Cable -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10216Unwinding the Winch Cable -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10217Unwinding the Winch Cable -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10218Rigging the Winch Cable and WreckerRigging the Winch Cable and Wrecker-CONT.For heavy loads.Pulling in the LoadReleasing the Load - TM-9-2320-211-10-10223Releasing the Load -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10224Securing for TravelSecuring for Travel -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10226Securing for Travel -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10227Securing for Travel -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10228M543A2 MEDIUM WRECKER CRANE OPERATIONDirect Rear LiftDirect Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10231Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10232Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10233Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10234Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10235Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10236Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10237Direct Rear Lift- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10238Lifting and SwingingLifting and Swinging -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10240Lifting and Swinging -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10241Heavy Rear Lift with Boom JacksHeavy Rear Lift with Boom Jacks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10243Heavy Rear Lift with Boom Jacks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10244Heavy Rear Lift with Boom Jacks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10245Side Lift with Boom JacksRigging Crane Lines - TM-9-2320-211-10-10247Rigging Crane Lines -CONT.Making Fast for Travel - Rear LiftMaking Fast for Travel - Rear Lift -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10250Making Fast for Travel - Rear Lift -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10251Making Fast for Travel - Rear Lift -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10252Making Fast for Travel - Rear Lift -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10253Making Fast for Travel - Lift and SwingMaking Fast for Travel - Lift and Swing-CONT.Making Fast for Travel - Heavy Rear Lift with Boom JacksMaking Fast for Travel - Heavy Rear Lift with Boom Jacks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10257Making Fast for Travel - Heavy Rear Lift with Boom Jacks -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10258Making Fast for Travel - Heavy Side Lift with Boom JacksOPERATION OF HOT WATER PERSONNEL HEATER KIT - TM-9-2320-211-10-10260OPERATION OF ARCTIC WINTERIZATION KITUsing the Engine Compartment CoverOperation of Fuel-Burning Personnel HeaterOperation of Fuel-Burning Personnel Heater -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10264Operation of Fuel-Burning Personnel Heater -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10265Operation of Fuel-Burning Power Plant HeaterOperation of Fuel-Burning Power Plant Heater -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10267Operation of Fuel-Burning Power Plant Heater -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10268Operation of Fuel-Burning Power Plant Heater -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10269Using the Slave Receptacle - TM-9-2320-211-10-10270Using the Slave Receptacle -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10271Using the Slave Receptacle -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10272OPERATION OF DEEP WATER FORDING KITOPERATION OF DEEP WATER FORDING KIT-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10274OPERATION OF DEEP WATER FORDING KIT-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10275OPERATION OF DEEP WATER FORDING KIT-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10276OPERATION OF DEEP WATER FORDING KIT-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10277OPERATING THE ELECTRIC BRAKE KIT - TM-9-2320-211-10-10278SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10279Moving the Truck - TM-9-2320-211-10-10280Parking - TM-9-2320-211-10-10281Refueling - TM-9-2320-211-10-10282OPERATION IN EXTREME HOT WEATHER - TM-9-2320-211-10-10283Parking the Truck - TM-9-2320-211-10-10284Dusty or Sandy RoadsFORDING OPERATION - TM-9-2320-211-10-10286Normal Fording through 30 Inches of Water or LessNormal Fording through 30 Inches of Water or Less- CONT.EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - TM-9-2320-211-10-10289EMERGENCY PROCEDURES -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10290EMERGENCY PROCEDURES -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10291EMERGENCY PROCEDURES -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10292Towing Truck to Start EngineTowing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10294Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10295Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10296Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10297Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10298Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10299Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10300Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10301Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10302Towing Truck to Start Engine -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10303Highway TowingHighway Towing -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10305Highway Towing -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10306Highway Towing -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10307Highway Towing -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10308APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-9-2320-211-10-10309OTHER PUBLICATIONS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10310APPENDIX B COMPONENTS OF END ITEM LIST - TM-9-2320-211-10-10311EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10312ABBREVIATIONS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10313FIGURE B-1 INTEGRAL COMPONEENTSSECTION II. INTEGRAL COMPONENTS OF THE END ITEM - TM-9-2320-211-10-10315FIGURE B-2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED ON ALL TRUCKS ( SHEET 1 OF 2 )SECTION III. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS - TM-9-2320-211-10-10317FIGURE B-2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED ON ALL TRUCKS ( SHEET 2 OF 2 )SECTION III. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10319FIGURE B-3. MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTSECTION III. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS-CONTFIGURE B-4. WRECKER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ( M5432A) (SHEET 1 OF 2)SECTION III. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10323FIGURE B-4. WRECKER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT ( M5432A) (SHEET 2 OF 2)SECTION III. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS-CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10325APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST - TM-9-2320-211-10-10327Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST - TM-9-2320-211-10-10328Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10329Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10330Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10331Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10332Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10333Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10334Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10335Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST -CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10336APPENDIX D EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST - TM-9-2320-211-10-10337Section II. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST - TM-9-2320-211-10-10338Section II. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10339Section II. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10340Section II. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10341Section II. EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST- CONT. - TM-9-2320-211-10-10342TM-9-2320-211-10-1 Truck Chassis: M40A2C M61A2 M63A2; Truck Cargo: M54A2 M54A2C M55A2; Truck Dump: M51A2 Manual