SMI-9-2320-387-14&P-1 HMMWV Supplemental Operation,Maintenance,Parts Download
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SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1 1-4.4 Change 4 1-11.2. HEAVY VARIANT CARGO/TROOP CARRIER (M1152) a. Purpose of the Vehicle. The M1152 Expanded Capacity Utility truck can be used as a shelter carrier or a troop carrier. The M1152 shelter carrier provides the capability to secure and transport the S250 electrical equipment shelter with a total payload, including crew, of 5,280 pounds (2,395 kilograms). The M1152 cargo/troop carrier is capable of transporting a two-man crew and eight passengers. The M1152 uses a troop seat for troop transport operations, a 200-ampere umbilical power cable to power shelter equipment, and stowage racks for ammunition and equipment. For higher payload capacity, the M1152 is equipped with a reinforced frame, crossmembers, lifting shackles, heavy-duty rear springs, shock absorbers, reinforced control arms, heavy-duty tires and rims, and a transfer case and differential with a modified gear ratio. b. Performance. Fully-loaded M1152 heavy variant cargo/troop carriers will climb road grades as steep as 60% (31°) and traverse a side slope of up to 40% (22°). The vehicle fords hard bottom water crossing up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) without a deep water fording kit and 60 inches (152 centimeters) with the kit. Refer to table 1-10 for cruising range. c. Special Limitations. None. d. Special Instructions in the Manual. (1) Refer to paragraph 2-2, Controls, Indicators, and Equipment. (2) Refer to paragraph 2-53.1, Troop Seat Kit Operation. (3) Refer to chapter 2, section V, S250 Shelter Carrier Operation (if equipped).