Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION - TM-9-2320-386-100024

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Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. SCOPE

a. This manual contains instructions for operating and servicing 2-1/2-ton, 6x6,

M44A2 series vehicles which have been remanufactured through the Extended

Service Program (ESP). These vehicles are:

(1) M35A3, Cargo Truck, WO/W and W/W (Fixed Side)

(2) M35A3C, Cargo Truck, WO/W and W/W (Dropside)

(3) M36A3, Cargo Truck, WO/W and W/W (Long Wheelbase)

b. The material presented here provides operators with information and proce-

dures needed to provide the safest and most efficient operation and servicing of

these vehicles. This information includes:

(1) Vehicle limitations.

(2) The function of controls.

(3) Operation instructions for vehicle.

(4) Cautions and warnings to operators regarding safety to personnel and

equipment.

(5) Operator maintenance checks and services.

(6) Troubleshooting procedures to be followed by operator if the vehicle mal-

functions.

(7) Operator forms and records.

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND PROCEDURES

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance

will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management

System (TAMMS).

1-3. CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)

Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern.

It is important that any corrosion problems with ESP vehicles be reported so that the

problems can be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the problems in

future items.

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