CHAPTER 1 INTODUCTIONFigure 1-2. Semitrailer, low-bed, heavy-equipment transporter, 60-ton, M747 (right rear view )FIGURE 1-3. Air suspension system.RESERVOIR AIR LINESuspension control instruction plateFigure 1-4. Data and identification platesTabulated Data - TM-9-2330-294-140015Table 1-1. Expendable and Consumable Operating SuppliesCHAPTER 2 OPERATING NSTRUCTIONSFigure 2-1. Controls and components locationService Brakes - TM-9-2330-294-140019Figure 2-2. Fail-safe chamber assemblyFigure 2-3. Brake release controls and tank air fillFigure 2-4. Intervehicular connections and circuit breakersFigure 2-5. Rear electrical componentsFigure 2-6. Retractable clearance light assembly (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 2-7. Retractable clearance light assembly (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 2-8. Air suspension controls and air supply valueAuxiliary Air Supply ValveFigure 2-9. Air reservoir drain cockFigure 2-10. Landing gear assemblyFigure 2-11. Loading ramp and tie-down assemblyFigure 2-12. Lateral positioning or removal of rampsJacking PadsFigure 2-13. M747 Curbing instrsuctionsFigure 2-14. Snatch block assemblyFigure 2-15 Semitrailer winching components and tiedown bracketsFigure 2-16. Using blocks on semitrailer PrecautionsLoading and Unloading M747 Semitrailer Using Self-Powered Payload Vehicle Drive-On LoadingFigure 2-17. Winching a vehicle on M747 semitrailerSECURING PAYLOAD VEHICLE TO SEMI TRAILERFigure 2-18. Payload vehicle secured to semitrailerSecuring Payload With TracksFigure 2-19. Rigging tractor left winch cable for winching payload vehicle off semitrailerFigure 2-20. Rigging to winch ON and OFF different payload weights (Sheet 1 of 2 )Figure 2-20. Rigging to winch ON and OFF different payload weights (Sheet 2 of 2 )Figure 2-21. Loading two M113 (or M114) vehiclesLoading and Unloading Non-Operating Payload VehicleChecking and Adjusting Suspension Air PressureChanging Wheel and Tire AssemblyFigure 2-22. Wheel nut tightening sequenceSection II. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS - TM-9-2330-294-140052Fording Operations - TM-9-2330-294-140053CHAPTER 3 OPERATOR / CREW MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSLUBRICATION CHART - TM-9-2330-294-140056LUBRICATION CHART -CONT. - TM-9-2330-294-140057Figure 3-3. Lubrication points--localized viewsSection II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES - TM-9-2330-294-140059Table 3-1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and ServicesAIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - TM-9-2330-294-140061AIR TANKS - TM-9-2330-294-140062Section III. TROUBLESHOOTING - TM-9-2330-294-140064Table 3-3. Troubleshooting Air SystemSUSPENSION AIR SYSTEM - TM-9-2330-294-140066Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL - TM-9-2330-294-140067Figure 4-1. Special ToolsTable 4-1. Special Tools and Equipment - TM-9-2330-294-140069Figure 4-2. Coating of walk way surfacesFigure 4-3. Stenciling the M747 semitrailerSection IV. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND SERVICES (QUARTERLY)Table 4-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Quarterly)Table 4-3. Troubleshooting SemitrailerSUSPENSION SYSTEM - TM-9-2330-294-140075SUSPENSION SYSTEM -CONT. - TM-9-2330-294-140076SUSPENSION SYSTEM -CONT. - TM-9-2330-294-140077SUSPENSION SYSTEM -CONT. - TM-9-2330-294-140078SUSPENSION SYSTEM -CONT. - TM-9-2330-294-140079SUSPENSION AIR SYSTEM - TM-9-2330-294-140080Section V. TROUBLESHOOTING - TM-9-2330-294-140081Section VI. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - TM-9-2330-294-140082FIGURE 4-4. WIRING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ( SEMITRAILER NO. 1 THROUGH 200 )FIGURE 4-4. WIRING SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ( SEMITRAILER NO.201 AND ON )Circuit Breaker Replacement - TM-9-2330-294-140085Figure 4-6. Intervehicular receptacle cover and circuit breakerFigure 4-7. Utility outletFigure 4-8. Composite stoplight-taillightFigure 4-9. Composite stoplight- taillight exploded viewFigure 4-10. Retractable clearance light housing assembly (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-11. Retractable clearance light housing assembly (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-12. Retractable clearance light housing assembly (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-13. Retractable clearance light housing assembly (semitrailer No. 301 and on )Figure 4-14. Clearance marker lightexploded viewFigure 4-15. Clearance marker light wiring harness (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Frame Bracket Assembly Replacement or RepairFigure 4-18. Stationary clearance light assembly (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Stationary Clearance Light Assembly RepairFIGURE 4- 20. MAIN WIRING HARNESS ( SEMITRAILER NO. 1 THROUGH 200 )FIGURE 4- 21. MAIN WIRING HARNESS ( SEMITRAILER NO.201 AND ON )Figure 4-22. Low-air-pressure warning switchSection VII. BRAKE MAINTENANCEFigure 4-23. Service brake schematic diagramFigure 4-24. Service brake lining adjustmentFigure 4-25. Fail-safe chamber assembly schematic diagram (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-26. Fail-safe chamber assembly schematic diagmm (semitrailer No. 201 and on )FIGURE 4 -27. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SEMITRAILER NO. 1 THROUGH 200 )Fail-Safe Unit Manual Compression and ReleaseFIGURE 4 -28. AIR BRAKE SYSTEM SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (SEMITRAILER NO.201 AND ON )Figure 4-29. Brake shoe removal or installationFIGURE 4-29. Upper brake shoe installationFigure 4-30. Plunger and brake shoe positionFigure 4-31. Fail-safe housing assemblyFigure 4-32. Dust shieldFigure 4-33. Air chamber assembly removal or installationFigure 4-34. Wedge assembly removal or installationFigure 4-35. Plunger housing assemblyFigure 4-37. Plunger housing assembly (semitrailer No. 201 and on.)Figure 4-38. Seal assembly installation onto anchor plungerFigure 4-39. Seating plunger seal assembly in plunger housingSection VIII. AIR SYSTEM MAINTENANCEAir Tank Leakage TestLeakage test - TM-9-2330-294-140125Two-Way Check Value Operation and TestRepressurizing Air SystemFigure 4-41. Air suspension system lines and fittings (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-41. Air suspension system lines and fittings (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 ) -CONT.Figure 4-42. Air suspension system tube clamps (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-43. Air brake system lines and fittings (Semitrailer No. 1 through 200 ) (sheet 1 of 2 )Figure 4-43. Air brake system lines and fittings (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 ) (sheet 2 of 2 )Figure 4-44. Air brake system tube clamps (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Nylon Tubing and FittingsFigure 4-45. Air suspension system lines, clamps and fittings (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-45. Air suspension system lines, clamps and fittings (semitrailer No. 201 and on ) -CONT.Figure 4-46. Air brake system lines, clamps and fittings (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-47. Fail-safe and air reservoir lines, clamps and fittings (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-48. Air brake system axle lines, clamps and fittings (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-49. Intervehicular coupling halfFigure 4-50. Hose assemblies and attaching parts (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-51. Hose assemblies and attaching parts (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-52. Front emergency relay valveFigure 4-53. Rear emergency relay valveFigure 4-54. Auxiliary air supply valveFIGURE 4- 55. AIR RESERVOIRS ( SEMITRAILER NO. 1 THROUGH 200 )Figure 4-56. Air reservoirs (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Figure 4-57. Brake release valves and air reservoir fill valveFigure 4-58. Air suspension control, regulator and shutoff valves.Section IX. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCEFigure 4-59. Air suspension system schematic diagram(semitrailer No. 1 through 200)Figure 4-59. Air suspension system schematic diagram(semitrailer No. 1 through 200) -CONT.Figure 4-60. Air suspension system schematic diagram (semitrailer No. 201 and on )Air Suspension Axle Lift AssemblyFigure 4-61. Axle lift components above frameAir Suspension Spring AssemblyFigure 4-64. Shock absorber and axle stop chain (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )Figure 4-65. Shock absorber and axle stop chain (semitrailer No. 201 and onSection X. WHEELS, TIRES, HUBS AND DRUMS MAINTENANCEFigure 4-67. Breaking the tire beadFigure 4-68. Using tire irons to lift first bead over rimFigure 4-68. Using tire irons to lift first bead over rim -CONT.Figure 4-69. Using tire irons and hammer to lift second bead over rimFigure 4-70. Installation of tire on wheel fitting first bead overFigure 4-70. Installation of tire on wheel fitting first bead over -CONT.Figure 4-71. Installation of tire on wheel fitting second bead over rimHubs and Drums - TM-9-2330-294-140168Figure 4-72. Hub and drum assemblyFigure 4-73. Hub and drum assembly disassembly or assemblyFigure 4-74. Wheel bearing cup installationFigure 4-76. Wiper installationSection XI. FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENT MAINTENANCEFigure 4-78. Loading rampFigure 4-79. Snatch block, planks, spare wheel carrier and data platesLanding Gear - TM-9-2330-294-140176Figure 4-80. Landing gearSection XII. STOWAGE PROVISIONS, WINCHING COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORY ITEMS MAINTENANCERoller AssembliesFigure 4-82. ReflectorsSection XIII. DRAIN HOLES INSTALLATION, SNATCH BLOCK BRACKETSection I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT - TM-9-2330-294-140183Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING - TM-9-2330-294-140184Specific Procedures - TM-9-2330-294-140185Axle Alinement - TM-9-2330-294-140186Figure 5-2. New semitrailer suspension alinementFigure 5-3. Typical main wiring harness clamp installationAir System ComponentsFigure 5-4. Front suspension assembly disconnect pointsFigure 5-5. Front suspension systemexploded viewFigure 5-6. A lining beam center pin in saddle assemblyRear Axle Equalizer Beam and AxleFigure 5-7. Rear axle-equalizer beam assembly removal or installationFigure 5-8. Rear axle-equalizer beam assembly-exploded viewLower Axle Stop and Guide PadsFIGURE 5-10. LOWER AXLE STOP AND GUIDE PADS (SEMITRAILER No. 201 AND ON.)Torque RodFigure 5-11. Gooseneck and platform rollersSwing-away RollerFigure 5-12. Swing-away roller assemblyReflectors - TM-9-2330-294-140202CHAPTER 6 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - TM-9-2330-294-140203Figure 6-1. Suspension equalizer beamFigure 6-2. Front equalizer beam and axle measurement and inspection pointsFigure 6-3. Equalizer beam center bushing installationFigure 6-4. Dimensions for counterboring new ball and socket assemblySection IV. REAR EQUALIZER BEAM AND AXLEFIGURE 6-5. REAR EQUALIZER BEAM AND AXLEFigure 6-6. Sleeve assembly (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 )TABLE 6-2. REPAIR STANDARDS FOR REAR EQUALIZER BEAM AND AXLESSection V. TORQUE ROD REPAIRSection VII. BRAKE AIR CHAMBER REPAIRFigure 6-10. Brake air chamber assemblyDisassembly - TM-9-2330-294-140215Figure 6-11. Fail-safe chamber assemblyAssembly - TM-9-2330-294-140217Figure 6-12. Fail-safe chamber cap assembly (semitrailer No. 1 throu 200 )Section IX. WEDGE ASSEMBLY REPAIRFigure 6-15. Wedge assembly roller removal or installationDisassembly - TM-9-2330-294-140221TABLE 6-3. REPAIR STANDARDS FOR WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGSFigure 6-17. Wheel hub and bearings measurement and inspection pointsSection XI. WELD REPAIRSFIGURE 6-18. FRAME ASSEMBLY STEEL GRADESFrame AlinementFIGURE 6-20. SEMITRAILER WELDED PARTS Table 6-5.FILLER METAL REQUIREMENTS FOR M747 WELDED REPAIR PARTSSuspension ComponentsFigure 6-21. Semitrailer frame and saddle bracket gusset reinforcement repair (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 ) (sheet 1 of 2)Figure 6-21. Semitrailer frame and saddle bracket gusset reinforcement repair (semitrailer No. 1 through 200 ) (sheet 2 of 2).Section XII. MlNOR ALTERATIONSItems Required to Use Davit AdapterFigure 6-23. Fabrication of adapter (Semitrailer No. 201 and on)OFigure 6-24. Location of adapter (Semitrailer No. 201 and on)APPENDIX A REFERENCES - TM-9-2330-294-140237Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-9-2330-294-140239Section Il. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTFigure B-1. Basic issue items - TM-9-2330-294-140241Figure B-2. Basic issue items - TM-9-2330-294-140242Section Ill. ITEMS TROOP INSTALLED OR AUTHORIZED LISTSection I. INTRODUCTION - TM-9-2330-294-140245Section II. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - TM-9-2330-294-140246Section II. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - TM-9-2330-294-140247Section Il. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - TM-9-2330-294-140248Section Ill. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS - TM-9-2330-294-140249Table D-1. Combined Part Number Index and Bill of Materials List for Copper TubeTable D-1. Combined Part Number Index and Bill of Materials List for Copper Tube Assemblies -CONTINUED - TM-9-2330-294-140252Table D-1. Combined Part Number Index and Bill of Materials List for Copper Tube Assemblies -CONTINUED - TM-9-2330-294-140253Figure D-1. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-2. Tube assembly fabrication details.Figure D-3. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-4. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-5. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-6. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-7. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-8. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-9. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-10. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-11. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-12. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-13. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-14. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-15. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-16. Tube assembly fabrication detailFigure D-17. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-18. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-19. Tube assembly fabrication detailsFigure D-20 Tube assembly fabrication detailFigure E-1. Bench testing the emergency relay valveFigure E-2. Bench testing the air suspension air control valveFigure E-3. Bench testing the air suspension pressure regulator valvesFigure E-4. Bench testing the auxiliary air supply valveFigure E-5. Bench testing the low-pressure warning swItchFigure E-6. Bench testing the manual shutoff valveFigure E-7. Bench testing the one-way check valueFigure E-8. Bench testing the one-way check valveTM-9-2330-294-14 Semitrailer Low Bed Heavy Equipment Transporter 60 Ton M747 (NSN 2330-00-089-7265) Manual