TM 9-2320-272-10
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Cummins engine (model NHC 250) used in M939/A1 series vehicles and Allison transmission (model MT-654 CR)
used in all models are warranted in accordance with TB 9 2300-29515/1. The Cummins engine (model 6CTA8.3) used in
the M939A2 series vehicles is warranted in accordance with TB 9-2300-358-24. The 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.
1-7. NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
The following is an alphabetical list of commonly used military terms that appear in this manual. This list is cross-
referenced to commonly understood terms used in everyday speech that mean the same thing.
Engine Coolant.................................................................................................................................................antifreeze/water
Exhaust Stack ................................................................................................................................................................tailpipe
Failsafe Unit.......................................................................................................................................................warning buzzer
Fording ..................................................................................................................................................crossing through water
Grade............................................................................................................................................................... steepness of hill
Hydraulics............................................................................................................................................operated by oil pressure
Inclement Weather ..........................................................................................................bad weather (rain, snow, high winds)
Indicators ........................................................................................................................................gauges, warning lights, etc.
Mired........................................................................................................................................................ stuck in mud or snow
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
1-8. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
All abbreviations that appear in this manual are listed below.
AAL................................................................................................................................................Additional Authorization List
AC................................................................................................................................................................ Alternating Current
BII ..................................................................................................................................................................Basic Issue Items
B.O. ..............................................................................................................................................................................blackout
BRT .................................................................................................................................................................................. bright
CC ....................................................................................................................................................................... cross-country
°C....................................................................................................................................................................... degree Celsius
cm............................................................................................................................................................................. centimeter
Contd..........................................................................................................................................................................continued
CPC.............................................................................................................................................Corrosion Prevention Control
CTIS .............................................................................................................................................Central Tire Inflation System
cu f .............................................................................................................................................................................cubic feet
CW ..................................................................................................................................chain (and) wire rope (lubricating oil)
DA..............................................................................................................................................................Department of Army
DC .......................................................................................................................................................................Direct Current
DFA ...............................................................................................................................................................diesel fuel (arctic)
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