1. Field Maintenance New Equipment Training
M1200 ARMORED KNIGHT
Rev E January 2010
Field Maintenance New Equipment Training

2. WELCOME & ORIENTATION
ACTION: Orientate students on the M1200 Armored Knight Operator Course.
CONDITIONS: Given a classroom setting.
STANDARDS: Students will understand the schedule and expectations of the M1200 Armored Knight Operator Course.

3. Vehicle and Driveline Introduction
Lesson 1
Vehicle and Driveline Introduction

4. VEHICLE & DRIVELINE INTRODUCTION
ACTION: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the M1200 to include its mission, performance and firepower capabilities.
CONDITIONS: Given a lecture in a classroom setting and an operational M1200.
STANDARDS: TM

5. VEHICLE & DRIVELINE INTRODUCTION
Basic Vehicle Components.
Vehicle Dimensions and Capabilities.
Vehicle Systems.
Vehicle Accessories.
Basic Turret.
Drivers and Commanders Controls.

6. Basic Vehicle Commander’s Hatch Gun Mount Air Intake Grill
Gunner’s Hatch
Air Intake Grill
Winch Hatch
Exhaust Grill
Engine Service Access
Driver’s Hatch
LDM
Door Port
FS3
View Block
SMA
Towing Clevis
Side Door

7. PERFORMANCE MAXIMUM SPEED HIGHWAY: 63 MPH
MAXIMUM SPEED OFF-ROAD: 48 MPH
MAXIMUM GRADIENT CLIMBABLE: 60% / 31 degrees
MAXIMUM SIDE SLOPE OPERATION: 30% / 16.7 degrees
TURNING RADIUS: FEET
FORDING: INCHES (HARD BOTTOM) WITH MINIMUM PREPERATION

8. BRAKING DISTANCES 20-0 MPH: UNDER 30 FEET 50-0 MPH: UNDER 260 FEET
*THESE DISTANCES ARE ON DRY PAVEMENT
ALWAYS ALLOW ENOUGH BRAKING DISTANCE

9. HULL MATERIAL CERAMIC COMPOSITE ARMOR
ADD ON ARMOR PROVIDES SUPERIOR PROTECTION AGAINST SMALL ARMS FIRE & RPGS
UNDER BODY ARMOR PROTECTS AGAINST MINES & IED

10. SURVIVABILITY 0.50 CAL ALL AROUND 12 LB MINE UNDER ANY WHEEL
155-mm OVERHEAD 15m OVERHEAD

11. WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS BASIC VEHICLE WEIGHT : 30,695 LBS
CURB WEIGHT: 31,164 LBS
PAYLOAD: ≈1,078 LBS
COMBAT WEIGHT: 32,242 LBS
OVERALL LENGTH: Feet
OVERALL WIDTH: Feet
OVERALL HEIGHT Feet

12. DRIVE TRAIN
ENGINE: CUMMINS IN-LINE 6-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED DIESEL, hp – 828 lbs-ft
TRANSMISSION: ALLISON 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSFER CASE: SINGLE SPEED,
4WD SHIFT-ON-THE-MOVE
DEPENDABLE AND EASY TO MAINTAIN

13. SUSPENSION INDEPENDENT FRONT AND REAR
COIL SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS AT EACH WHEEL
RUN FLAT INSERTS ON ALL TIRES
CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM (CTIS)
ADJUST TIRE PRESSURE WITH THE PUSH OF A BUTTON

14. FUEL SYSTEM TWO FUEL TANKS WHICH HOLD 25 GALLONS EACH
RANGE OF MPH
RUNS ON JP-8 or DIESEL FUEL
FUEL CROSSOVER VALVE ALLOWS EQUALIZATION OF FUEL TANKS
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE DETERMINES WHICH TANK THE ENGINE DRAWS FROM

15. ACCESSORIES FIRE SUPPRESSION HYDRAULIC WINCH AIR CONDITIONING
ALARM ALERTS DRIVER OF ENGINE FIRE
FM200 DISPENSED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
TWO PORTABLE DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THE CREW COMPARTMENT
HYDRAULIC WINCH
15,000 LBS LINE PULL
30,000 LBS WHEN USING THE SNATCH BLOCK
AIR CONDITIONING
CREW HEATER
BILGE 46 GPM
AUXILLARY HEATER (for cold weather starting)

16. Summary/Questions
Q: What is the turning radius of the M1200?
A: 55 feet
Q: What is the maximum governed speed of the M1200?
A: 63 mph
Q: What is the maximum fording depth without the aid of a fording kit?
A: 60 inches

17. Summary/Questions
Q: What is the vertical slope, and side slope capability of the M1200?
A: Vertical is 60% or 31 degrees, side is 30% or degrees
Q: What is the Combat weight and payload of the M1200?
A: Combat weight is 32,242 LBS.
Q: What are the specifications of the Cummins engine?
A: 8.3 liter, 260 hp delivering 828 ft-lbs of torque

18. Lesson 3
Location, Function and Operation of vehicle Components, Controls and Instruments

19. LOCATION/FUNCTION OF CHASSIS CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
ACTION: Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the location and function of the various controls necessary to operate the M1200.
CONDITIONS: Given a lecture in a classroom setting and an operational M1200.
STANDARDS: IAW TM

20. Vehicle Stations Station 2 Station 3 Station 1 COMMANDER
CUPOLA OPERATOR
Station 3
DRIVER
Station 1

21. Driver’s & Commander’s View
STEERING COLUMN
FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE
CTIS PANEL
(more)
WARNING LIGHT PANEL
(more)
ENGINE STOP “T” HANDLE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(more)
FRONT HEATER CONTROL
(more)
SIDE CONTROL PANEL
(more)
DRIVERS INSTRUCTION PLATE
(more)
FUEL CROSSOVER VALVE
DRIVERS CONTROL PANEL
(more)
WINCH CONTROLS
(more)
PARKING BRAKE
SERVICE BRAKE
ACCELLERATOR PEDAL

22. Driver’s Side Control Panel
TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR PANEL
(more)
A/C ON/OFF SWITCH
2WD/4WD SHIFT
LEVER
FRONT FAN CONTROL
A/C COMPRESSOR SWITCH
REAR FAN CONTROL

23. Transmission Shift Selector Panel
REVERSE/NEUTRAL/DRIVE SELECTOR SWITCHES
DIGITAL DISPLAY
RAISED LIP AROUND NEUTRAL BUTTON
UPSHIFT/DOWNSHIFT SWITCHES

24. Driver’s Instruction Plate
DO NOT TOW VEHICLE UNLESS TRANSFER CASE LEVER IS IN DISENGAGE POSITION

25. Instrument Panel
10-30psi (idle)
45-85psi (operate)
F (normal)

26. Central Tire Inflation System
WARNING
BIT LAMP
5 FLASHING LIGHTS
PROBLEM WITH CRITICAL (CTIS)
COMPONENT. REPORT PROBLEM TO
MAINTENANCE.
4 FLASHING LIGHTS:
ONE TIRE IS LOW, CHECK TIRES FOR
DAMAGE, PUSH RUN FLAT IF DAMAGE
IS MINOR.
2 STEADY LIGHTS:
PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT NOT
COMPLETE. PUSH DESIRED SETTING
TO RE-ACTIVATE SYSTEM.
NO LIGHTS:
SYSTEM DETECTS LOW VOLTAGE,
CHECK CIRCUIT BREAKER. REPORT
PROBLEM TO MAINTENANCE
RUN-FLAT
EMERGENCY 22 psi (5 mph)
SAND 26 psi (12 mph)
CROSS-COUNTRY 50 psi (40 mph)
HIGHWAY 85 psi (63 mph)
Tire pressures shown are with Frag 1 and 2 kits installed

27. Warning Light Panel

28. Winch Controls
FREE-SPOOL LEVER
WINCH CONTROL LEVER

29. Driver’s Control Panel
(more)
(more)
(more)
Caution: Use care when opening and closing override switch covers.

30. Master Light Switch

31. Circuit Breaker Switches

32. Fire Suppression System
The fire suppression system consists of two portable extinguishers in the crew compartment and a fire detection system for the engine compartment.

33. Fire Suppression System
MANUAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
There is a portable fire extinguisher near the left side access door.
There is a second portable fire extinguisher in the cupola
ENGINE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Engine fire is detected by a fire sensing wire suspended in the engine compartment
The fire is announced on the fire extinguisher control panel
The driver will pull out the engine stop “T” handle to stop the engine
The driver or commander will activate the fire suppression system using the fire extinguisher control panel
FM-200 fire suppressant will be distributed inside the engine compartment through two fire extinguishing nozzles

34. Fire Suppression System
ENGINE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (Cont)
If the fire suppression system malfunctions (e.g. loss of power), the targeting station operator will manually open the valve at the bottom of the engine compartment fire extinguisher
To manually activate the engine fire extinguisher, remove safety pin from discharge lever at bottle and push discharge lever

35. Fire Extinguishing Controls

36. Crew Compartment Heat Controls
POSITION CREW HEATER CONTROL VALVE TO ON
ALLOWS ENGINE COOLANT TO FLOW THROUGH CREW CABIN HEAT EXCHANGERS
CREW HEATER
CONTROL VALVE

37. Heating & A/C Controls
FRONT HEATER
CONTROL
REAR HEATER
CONTROL
FRESH AIR
CONTROL
FRONT AND REAR HEAT CONTROLS PROVIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR AIR
FRESH AIR CONTROL SELECTS WHETHER THE AIR COMES FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE

38. NBC System
NBC FILTERS DO NOT NEUTRALIZE CONTAMINATION, THEY ONLY COLLECT AND CONTAIN IT

39. NBC System NBC FAN SWITCH NBC HEATER CONTROL M42 MASK
TURN ON NBC FAN SWITCH
PUT ON MASK
DISCONNECT HOSE FROM BRACKET
CONNECT HOSE TO MASK
INDIVIDUAL HEATER CONTROL AT EACH STATION TO WARM AIR
DO NOT OPERATE NBC HEATER WITHOUT NBC FAN SWITCH ON OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR
PLACE VEHICLE FRESH AIR CONTROL TO OFF
CONNECT HOSE
DISCONNECT HOSE
M42 MASK

40. NBC System
AIR HOSE (Behind post)
HEATER
CONTROL

41. AIR HOSE (HOSE DISCONNECTED)
NBC System
AIR HOSE (HOSE DISCONNECTED)
HEATER
CONTROL (Behind hose)

42. NBC System
AIR HOSE
HEATER
CONTROL

43. Summary/Questions Q: Where is the transmission shift selector located?
A: Side control panel
Q: What is the maximum mph you can shift between 2WD and 4WD?
A: 28 mph
Q: What is the normal operating temperature of the engine?
A: 180 to 200 degrees F.
Q: At what temperature is the engine coolant light activated ?
A: At 220 degrees the warning light is activated.

44. Summary/Questions Q: Where is the air gauge located?
A: There is no air gauge.
Q: What is the maximum speed for CTIS Sand mode?
A: 26 psi at 12 mph
Q: What do two steady lights on the BIT indicate for the CTIS?
A: The system is confused and did not complete pressure adjustment.
Q: Low coolant light may flash in what conditions?
A: When operating on slopes or when bounced around.

45. Summary/Questions
Q: What steps should be taken when the DNS indicator light is on?
A: Do not select neutral or turn off engine.
Q: Low engine oil warning light comes on when oil pressure drops below what?
A: 10 psi
Q: Which switch is more dangerous, the turret override or the blackout override?
A: Blackout override.

46. QUESTIONS?
Export –Controlled. See Cover Sheet