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   A: TYPE:  This vehicle is a general purpose, personnel, or cargo carrier especially adaptable for reconnaisance or command, and designated as 1/4-ton 4 x 4 Truck.  It is a four wheel vehicle with four-wheel drive.  The engine is a four-cylinder gasoline unit located in the conventional place, under the hood at the front of the vehicle.  A conventional three-speed transmission equipped with a transfer case provides additional speeds for travesing difficult terrain.  The body is of the open type with an open driver's compartment.  The folding top can be removed and stowed; and the windshield tilted forward on top of the hood, or open upward and outward.  A spare wheel equipped with a tire is mounted on the rear of the body, and a pintle hook is provided to haul trailed loads.  Specifications of the vehicle are given under "Data" (par. 3).  General physical characteristics are shown in figures 1 through 4.

Identification:

The manufacturer's chassis serial number is stamped on a plate inside the left frame side member at the front end, and on the name plate (fig 6).  The engine serial number is stamped on the right side of the cylinder block, front upper corner.  The U.S.A.registration number is painted on both sides of the hood.


    A: Vehicle Specifications.

     Wheelbase .....................................80 in.
     Length, over-all ......................132 1/4 in.
     Width, over-all ................................62 in.
     Height, over-all--top up ..............69 3/4 in.
                          --top down ...............52 in.
     Wheel size ..................combat 16 x 4.50 E
     Tire size ................................16 x 600 in.
     Tire pressure  (front and rear) ......... 35 lb.
     Tire type ..........................mud and snow.
     Tire plies ............................................6.
     Tread  (center to center)--front .........49 in.
                                                   --rear ..........49 in.
     Crew, operating...................................2.
     Passenger capacity including crew.......5

Weights:

Road, including gas and water ........2,453 lb.
Gross (loaded) ..............................3,253 lb.
Shipping (less water and fuel) .........2,337 lb.
Boxed gross..........3,062 lb.
Maximum pay load..........800 lb.
Maximum trailed load..........1,000 lb.
Ground clearance..........8 3/4 in.
Pintle height. (loaded)..........21 in.
Kind and grade of fuel (octane rating)..Gasoline (68 min)
Approach angle..........45 deg.
Departure angel..........35 deg.
Shipping dimensions-cubic feet..........331.
                                        -square feet..........57.

PERFORMANCE.

Maximum allowable speeds (mph) with transfer case in "HIGH" range:
High gear (3rd)..........65.
Intermediate gear (2nd)..........41.
Low gear (1st)..........24.
Reverse gear..........18.
Maximum allowable speeds (mph) with transfer case in "LOW" range:
High gear (3rd)..........33.
Intermediate gear (2nd)..........21.
Low gear (1st)..........12.
Reverse gear..........9.
Maximum grade ability..................60 pct.
Minimum turning radus-right..........17 1/2 ft.
                                             -Left..........17 1/2 ft.
 Maximum fording depth..........21 in.
Towing facilities-front..........none.
                                -rear..........pintle hook.
Maximun draw-bar pull..........1,930 lb.
Engine idle speed..........600 rpm.
Miles per gallon-(high gear-high range)
       average conditions..........20.
Crusing range-(miles) average conditions..........20.

CAPACITIES.

Engine crankcase capacity-dry..........5 qt.
                                                    -refill..........4 qt.
Transmission Capacity..........3/4 qt.
Transfer case capacity..........1 1/2 qt.
Front axle capacity (differential)..........1 1/4 qt.
Rear axle capacity (differential)..........1 1/4 qt.
Front axle steering knuckle universal joint..........1/4 qt.
Steering gear housing..........1/4 qt.
Air cleaner (oil bath)..........5/8 qt.
Fuel tank capacity..........15 gal.
Cooling system capacity..........11 qt.
Brake system (hydraulic brake fluid)..........1/4 qt.
Shock absorbers-front..........5 oz.
                                 -rear..........5 3/4 oz.
 
COMMUNICATIONS.
(1)  RADIO OUTLET BOX.  A radio outlet box is provided on the later vehicles to use the vehicle battery (6-volt current supply).  This outlet is located against the body side panel at the right front seat.
(2)  AUXILIARY GENERATOR.  A 12-volt, 55-ampere auxiliary generator is furnished on some vehicles.  This generator is driven by a V-belt from a power take-off unit on the rear of the transfer case.  Instructions for operation and care accompany those vehicles.