PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-605
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 605
APRIL 2003
Y
ou’ve gotta be careful when operating the palletized loading system (PLS) truck.
Since it works differently from other trucks in the Army inventory, keep these tips
in mind:
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• Never shift the transmission
into first gear while the PLS is
moving. That applies too much
torque to the drive train and
damages components.
• Keep water away from the joystick and gear
selector when cleaning the cab. Water can seep
inside and short out or corrode the contacts.
As extra protection, try covering them with a
plastic bag before cleaning.
Palletized Loading System…
Treat
PLS
With
TLC
• Keep an eye out for overhead power lines
or other obstructions before beginning load
handling system (LHS) operations. The
LHS hook reaches a height of 18 feet when
lifting a standard shipping container.
• Do not hold the PLS’ steering wheel at full left or full right for more than 10
seconds. Otherwise, oil overheating and pump damage can result.
• Never drive the PLS with the
LHS NO TRANSIT light on.
When the light is on, the LHS load
locks are not engaged and the
LHS is not fully stowed. You can
lose your load and damage your
equipment.
• You must be extra care-
ful when loading and
unloading flatracks. In
MANUAL mode (MAN
H.A., MAN M.F. and
MAN TRANS), you con-
trol every part of the load-
ing
and
unloading
process. You must follow
the steps exactly or risk
damage. In AUTO mode,
the cycle is controlled by
the LHS controller.
• The mudflaps hang real close to the tires—
so close that it’s a good idea to hook ‘em up
any time you’re traveling in mud, sand, or
snow. It’s easy for the flaps to “catch” and get
pulled over the tires. Be sure to hook ‘em up
before you load a flatrack if the terrain is soft
or deeply rutted.
• Do not back up while the LHS
hook arm is attached to a flatrack on
the ground. A flatrack roller could
get caught in a pothole or uneven
ground and damage the LHS.
Never shift into first gear
when PLS is moving
Cover joystick and gear
selector before washing
Never drive PLS with
LHS NO TRANSIT
light on
Hook mudflaps up before
loading flatrack
it takes safe
operation to
keep my load
handling
system
in
business!
Keep the instructions in
front of you any time you
use
MANUAL
mode.
They’ll help you prevent
hydraulic seal, hose and
cylinder damage,
roller
damage and hook arm/main
frame cylinder damage. The
info starts on Page 2-264 in
TM 9-2320-364-10.
OFF
CRANE/
SRW
AUTO
MAN M.F.
MAN
TRANS
MAN
H.A.
Be
extra careful
using
MAN H.A., MAN M.F.,
and MAN TRANS modes
605. 02-03 (C)
3/1/03
11:06 AM
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