CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
mendations for improving this publication by the
1-1 Scope
individual user is encouraged. Reports should be
a. This manual contains instructions for the use
submitted on DA Form 2028, (Recommended
of operating personnel maintaining the 1/4-ton, 2-
Changes to Publications) and forwarded direct to
wheel trailers, M 1 0 0 , M 1 1 5 a n d M 3 6 7 a s
Commanding General, U.S. Army Tank-
allocated by the Maintenance Allocation Chart. It
Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-MAPT
provides information of the operation, lubrication,
(NMP), Warren, Mich., 48090. A reply will be
and preventive maintenance checks and services of
furnished directly to you.
the equipment, accessories, components and at-
tachments. This manual also includes instructions
1-4. Destruction of Army Materiel to Prevent
for shipment and limited storage.
Enemy Use
Refer to TM 750-244-3.
1-2. Forms and Records
Maintenance forms, records, and reports which are
1-5. Administrative Storage
t o be used by maintenance personnel at all
For information on administrative storage, refer to
maintenance levels are listed in and prescribed by
TM 740-90-1.
TM 38-750.
1-3. Reporting of Equipment Publication
Improvements
The reporting of errors, omissions, and recom-
Section Il. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
(5) An intervehicular cable is provided for
1-6. Description
connecting the trailer electrical system with that of
the towing vehicle. This cable is stowed in the
and (l-2) and the M115 Chassis Trailer are a two-
intervehicular cable storage box mounted on the
wheel general purpose carrier designed to carry a
left front of the body.
load of 500 pounds cross-country. The M367
(6) Reference in this manual to the right or left
Maintenance Trailer (fig. 1-3) is a two-wheel
sides of the vehicle will be as viewed when standing
general purpose carrier used as a Telephone Cable
at the rear of the vehicle facing forward.
Splicer.
(7) An A frame drawbar is bolted to the frame
(1) The body and frame are of one piece
side members and serves as a mount for the towing
welded construction.
connections and the support leg. The support leg is
(2) The body is water-tight and will float the
a movable support which is used to keep the trailer
trailer and a 500-pound load in fording operations.
upright when the trailer is not connected to a
(3) Two drain valves are provided, one in the
towing vehicle.
front, and one in the rear of the floor.
(8) A canvas paulin, which fastens to hooks
(4) The trailer is equipped with two tail lights
welded to the body, is provided to cover the trailer
which are operated from the towing vehicle.
top.
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