TM-9-2320-366-10-1 MTV Operator Manual M1083 Series - Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-366-10-1 2-40. M1088 TRACTOR WITH TRAILER OPERATION a. Moving Tractor With Trailer Forward. CAUTION Do not exceed the 22% (12.4°) grade limitations while operating M1088 Tractor. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment. NOTE Additional information on tractor operations may be obtained from STP 55-88M12-SM. (1) Tire Pressure. Tire pressure for the M1088 Tractor is determined by trailer payload, vehicle speed, and the type of terrain to be crossed. Refer to Table 2-16. M1088 Speed and Tire Pressure on Highways, Table 2-17. M1088 Speed and Tire Pressure on Gravel/Dirt, Table 2-18. M1088 Speed and Tire Pressure for Cross Country, or Table 2-19. M1088 Speed and Tire Pressure in Sand/Mud/Snow for correct tire pressure. (2) Towing. When towing trailer, overall length of M1088 Tractor must be kept in mind when passing other vehicles. During trailer towing operations, acceleration rate is reduced and stopping distance increased. (3) Turning. When turning corners, trailer wheels will track inside the turning radius of M1088 Tractor. To make right or left turn at intersection, drive approximately halfway into intersection and then turn sharply in desired direction. This will prevent trailer from running over curb or from going in lane of oncoming traffic. Table 2-16. M1088 Speed and Tire Pressure on Highways TRAILER MODEL PAYLOAD TONS (METRIC TONS) SPEED (MPH) (KM/H) TRAILER TIRE PRESSURE (PSI) (KPA) M127A2C 12.0 (11) 50 (80) 60 (414) M128A2C 12.0 (11) 50 (80) 60 (414) M129A2C 12.0 (11) 50 (80) 60 (414) M172 15.0 (14) 30 (48) 85 (856) (see Note 1) M172A1 25.0 (23) 30 (48) 100 (690) (see Note 2) M373A2 8.0 (7) 50 (80) 50 (345) M373A2C 6.0 (5) 50 (80) 50 (345) Change 1 2-425