GENERAL INFORMATION - TM-9-2320-303-24-10027

TM 9-2320-303-24-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

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OVERVIEW

This section contains information that may be useful when performing unit and direct support maintenance tasks on the

M915A4 vehicle. For additional information, refer to TM 9-2320-303-10.

SCOPE

Type of Manual. This manual is for use in unit, direct support, and general support maintenance of the M915A4

truck tractor.

Equipment Name and Model Number. Truck, Tractor, Line Haul: 52,000 GVWR, 6 X 4, M915A4.

Purpose of Equipment. The M915A4 truck tractor is a 6 X 4 prime mover of semitrailers used primarily to

transport containers, bulk cargo, and petroleum products over primary and secondary roads under worldwide cli-

matic conditions in a military environment.

MAINTENANCE FORMS AND PROCEDURES

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for the equipment will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750,

Functional User's Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), as contained in the Maintenance Man-

agement Update.

CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)

Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that any corro-

sion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be made to

prevent the problem in future items.

While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials,

such as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may be a corro-

sion problem. If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using SF Form 368 (Product Quality Defi-

ciency Report). Use of key words such as "corrosion," "rust," "deterioration," or "cracking" will ensure that the

information is identified as a CPC problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA Pam 738-

750.

DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

For destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use, refer to TM 750-244-6.

REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIRS)

If your truck 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 Form 368 (Prod-

uct Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at: Commander, U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN:

AMSTA-LC-CIP-WT, Rock Island, Illinois 61299-7630. We'll send you a reply.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The vehicles are warranted by Freightliner Corporation in accordance with TB 9-2320-303-15. Warranty starts on the

date found in block 23, DA Form 2408-9 in the logbook. Report all defects in material or workmanship to your supervisor,

who will take appropriate action through your Unit Maintenance shop.

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT OR STORAGE

For loading M915A4/M967A2 tractor-trailer combination onto a Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) ship, if degree transition

exceeds 10 degrees, remove fuel tank step assembly (WP 0161 00). For additional preparation for storage or shipment proce-

dures, refer to TM 740-90-1 and MIL-V-62038E.