Chapter 1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

1-1. SCOPE. This manual contains the direct support and general support mainte-

nance instructions for the trucks listed below. This manual includes procedures for

disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, test, adjustment and overhaul as author-

ized by the maintenance allocation chart.

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M35A1, M35A2, M35A2C, and M36A2

Truck, Cargo:

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M342A2

Truck, Dump:

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M275A1 and M275A2

Truck, Tractor:

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M49A1C and M49A2C

Truck, Tank, Fuel:

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M50A1, M50A2, and M50A3

Truck, Tank, Water:

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M185A2 and M185A3

Truck, Repair Shop:

2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M109A2 and M109A3

Truck, Van, Shop:

Truck, Maintenance, Earth Boring and Polesetting: 2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M764

Truck, Maintenance, Pipeline Construction: 2 1/2 ton, 6x6, M756A2

Information is provided on maintenance of trucks which is beyond the scope of tools,

equipment, personnel or supplies normally available to operator or using organization.

1-2. GENERAL MAINTENANCE. The general maintenance and repair covered by other

manuals and called out in this manual are as follows:

TM 9-214

Inspection, Care and Maintenance of Antifriction Bearings

Operator's Manual: Welding Theory and Application

TM 9-237

(TO 34W4-1-5)

FM 43-3

General Repair for Canvas and Webbing

TM 9-247

Materials Used for Cleaning, Preserving, Abrading and

Cementing Ordnance Materiel and Related Materials Including

Chemicals

FM 43-2

Metal Body Repair and Related Operations.

Cooling Systems: Tactical Vehicles

TB 750-254

TB 43-0212

Purging, Cleaning and Coating Interior Ferrous and Terne

Sheet Vehicle Fuel Tanks

TM 43-0139

Painting Instructions for Field Use.

TB 43-0209

Color, Marking and Camouflage Painting of Military Vehicles,

Construction Equipment, and Materials Handling Equipment

TB 43-0213

(Rustproofing)

TM 9-2300-422-20

Security of Tactical Wheeled Vehicles

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near

an open flame. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when

solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places.

Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel

and damage to equipment.

1-3. CLEANING. All parts must be cleaned before inspection and assembly and after

repair. Clean inner and outer surfaces of metallic parts and all areas subject to oil

or grease with dry cleaning solvent, type II (SD-2) , Fed. Spec P-D-680. Clean out

sludge and gum with a stiff brush. Use steam cleaning to take off accumulated grease

and dirt after dry cleaning solvent has been applied. Dry with clean rags. To clean

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