TM 9-2320-260-10
MILITARY TERMS AND COMMOM TERMS
CROSS REFERENCE LIST (Cont’d)
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Task
operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driver
Slaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting
Splash Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mud flaps
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To carry
Turning Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distance needed to make a U-turn
Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Good roads, good weather
Steering Knuckle Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-V boot
Pauline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canvas, tarp
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
a. The 5-ton, 6x6, M809 series trucks are tactical vehicles designed for use over all
types of roads. highways, and cross-country terrain. M809 series vehicles ford hard-
bottom water crossings up to 30 inches (76.2 centimeters) without a deepwater fording
kit, and 78 inches (198.1 centimeters) with the kit. A five-speed manual transmission and
a two-speed transfer provide 10 overall speed ranges. All are equipped with a rear towing
pintle hook. Two front shackles and a pin on top of the rear springs provide a ready
means of lifting the trucks for transportation.
WARNING
This vehicle has been designed to operate safe-
ly and efficiently within the limits specified in
this TM.
Operation beyond these limits is
prohibited LAW AR 70-1 without written ap-
proval from the Commander, U.S. Army Tank-
Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-CM-S,
Warren, MI 48397-5000.
b. The M809 series trucks are powered by a 240 horsepower Cummins (NHC-250)
diesel engine. All trucks, except the M815 and models equipped with the arctic
winterization kit, have canvas cab tops. The M815 and those with arctic kits have metal
cab tops. All vehicles are equipped with a mounted spare tire.
1 - 9 . D E S I G N A T I O N S
a. These trucks are called 5-ton, 6x6, M809 series vehicles.
(1) The ‘5-ton” refers to the vehicle’s load limit rating.
(2) The “6x6” means that each vehicle has six driving wheels.
(3) The “M809”’ is a code number given to this series of trucks to distinguish it from
other series.
b. The 5-ton load limit rating of the M809 series trucks indicates the maximum
amount of cargo weight the vehicle’s axles and frame can withstand.
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