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PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRUCK, M1075 and M1075A1 (PLS) AND HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCK, M1120, M1120A2, AND M1120A4 (HEMTT), ENHANCED CONTAINER HANDLING UNIT (E-CHU)
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JULY 2009
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FOLLOW-ON TASKS
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1. Verify that front slider bed moves correctly between container and flatrack positions (WP 0006).
If clamping device pin does not engage correctly in front slider bed notch, adjust clamping device block shims
as necessary (WP 0038).
WARNING
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Lifting cables, chains, hooks, and slings used for lifting must be in good condition and of
suitable capacity.
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Improper use of lifting equipment and improper attachment of cables may cause injury to
personnel and damage to equipment. Observe all standard rules of safety.
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Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use
assistance during procedure. Ensure any lifting device used is in good condition and of
suitable load capacity. Keep clear of heavy parts supported only by lifting device.
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Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
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Slider assembly weighs 1,400 lb (635 kg).
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The following steps will verify that slider bed alignment is within acceptable tolerances.
The relationship between the width of front guides and rear guides is critical to ensure that
rear twistlocks can correctly engage container corner castings.
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These dimensions must be verified with front slider beds in container configuration, and
slider assemblies rotated parallel to truck frame.
2. Using suitable lifting devices, rotate both slider bed assemblies until parallel with truck frame.
3. Measure and record the distance between left front slider guide (Figure 3, Item C) and right front slider guide
(Figure 3, Item D).
4. Measure and record the distance between left rear slider guide (Figure 3, Item A) and right rear slider guide
(Figure 3, Item B).
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