TM 9-2330-238-14
Section Il. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Differences Between Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
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Location and Contents of Decals and Data Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Location and Description of Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1-6. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a. The semitrailers are designed to be towed by a 5-ton truck tractor.
b. The M295A1 Chassis, used with all of the van bodies mentioned in this manual, is a 6-ton, 4-wheel vehicle
equipped with the following:
(1) A frame consisting of two siderails, ten crossmembers, channels, and a plate to support the kingpin.
Angles, brackets, spring tensioners, and other attaching hardware on frame serve to mount the different van bodies.
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vehicle.
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ring.
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A 24-volt electrical system capable of operating under standard and blackout modes.
Adjustable landing gear to support the front of the semitrailer when uncoupled from the towing
Leveling jacks to level and stabilize the semitrailer van in its parked position.
Four dual wheels on two axles. The wheels are an offset disk-type rim with split-type retaining side
A spare wheel and tire carrier mounted on the side of the frame of the chassis.
Standard 2 in. kingpin for use with fifth wheel of standard 5-ton or 2~-ton, 6 x 6,
A pintle located at rear for towing purposes.
truck tractor.
A single point, two-spring, tandem axle suspension which utilizes parallelogram type linkage. There
are two, eight-leaf springs which add extra support to the main springs under heavy loads.
(10) Dual-line air/hydraulic brake system which receives air pressure from the towing vehicle.
c. The M313 Expansible Van Body is a moblie, expansible van shop:
(1) The M313 is designed to house maintenance shop sets to be used by personnel maintaining and
repairing equipment in the field.
(2) In expanded position, the M313’s volume is approximately twice its volume in retracted position.
(3) In both expanded and retracted positions, body is sealed against water and light.
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