CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

TM 55-1740-200-14

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

15. FORMS AND RECORDS.

11. SCOPE.

12. This publication comprises operation and service

instructions for Type MB-4 towing tractor manufactured

16. Maintenance forms, records, and reports which are

by The American Coleman Company, Littleton, Colorado

to be used by maintenance personnel at all maintenance

80120, under Model Number G-40. (See figure 1-1.) This

levels are listed in and prescribed by TM 38-750.

manual describes in detail maintenance allocated to the

operator, organizational, direct support and general

support maintenance personnel by the maintenance

17. REPORTING OF ERRORS.

allocation chart. Two basic models of the MB-4 towing

tractor, part numbers 690-1 B and 690-1 B 1, are included

in this manual. Designation codes of C and D are applied

18. Report of errors, omissions, and recommendations

to indicate any differences.

for improving this publication by the individual user is

encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form

1 3 . PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT.

2028, Recommended Changes to DA Publications, and

14. The towing tractor is an all weather tractor

forwarded direct to: Commanding General, U.S. Army

designed to tow and push aircraft weighing up to 100,000

Aviations Systems Command, ATTN: AMSAV-R-M, P.O.

pounds.

Box 209, St. Louis, Missouri 63166.