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TM 9-2350-285-20
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features ..................................................
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Location and Description of Major Components.............................................................
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Equipment Data ..............................................................................................................
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1-11. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a.
The entire M969A2 similar is constructed of welded stainless steel. Semitrailers have a stainless steel, single-
compartment tank of 5000gallon capacity, plus 3 percent capacity for product expansion. The chassis is
constructed of welded steel and is equipped with full floating tandem axles and manually operated landing gear.
b.
The semitrailer is designed to be towed by 4 truck tractor equipped with a fifth wheel. Authorized 5-ton truck
tractors are the M818, M931, M931 A1, M931 A2, M932, M932A1, M932A2,and M1088. When driving on hard
surface highways only, the 10-ton military-adapted commercial 6 x 4 truck tractors (the M915, M915A1, and
M915A2) are also authorized.
c.
The M969A2 semitrailer can be loaded through the bottom or the top fill opening. The four-cylinder diesel engine
and pump assembly provide self-load/unload capability.
d.
The semitrailer is equipped with pressure and vacuum vents, hose troughs, sealed manhole, calibrated gage,
vapor recovery system, bulk fuel hoses, portable grounding rod, static reel, and spare tire. A ladder at the rear of
the M969A2 semitrailer provides access to the top manhole and is also used as a spare tire lifting device.
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