TB-9-3950-253-13-P

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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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
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OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Introduction, Preparation for Use, E-CHU Operation
INTRODUCTION
0005
1. This work package contains an introduction to operating Enhanced Container Handling Unit (E-CHU), fitted to
PLS and HEMTT, under usual conditions.
Slider Bed Configuration
(WP 0006),
Unloading and Loading Empty
Lift Frame
(WP 0007), and
Loading and Unloading Container
(WP 0008) contain further instructions for operat-
ing E-CHU.
2. Before operating E-CHU, read and become familiar with
General Information
(WP 0001). Also read warnings
located in
Warning Summary
at front of this manual.
3. Refer to following, as needed, to assist in locating components related to operation:
a.
Equipment Description and Data
(WP 0002).
b.
Description and Use of Operator’s Controls
(WP 0004).
4.
Operation Under Unusual Conditions
is covered in WP 0009.
5. For vehicle information not specific to E-CHU refer to one to the following technical manuals:
a. PLS: M1075 TM 9-2320-364-14&P, M1075A1 TM 9-2320-319-13&P.
b. HEMTT: M1120A4: TM 9-2320-326-14&P, M1120: TM 9-2320-279-14&P, M1120A2: TM 9-2320-325-14&P.
PREPARATION FOR USE
0005
1. Persons supervising and operating equipment must be certified as trained in loading and unloading containers.
2. When working with E-CHU, wear the following protective gear:
a. Hard hat.
b. Heavy-duty work gloves.
c.
Non-slip, steel capped boots.
d. Ear protection.
3. Prior to operating E-CHU, perform
Before
operation
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS), Including Lubrication Instructions
(WP 0015).
4. Unless otherwise instructed, carry out all operations with vehicle stationary, parking brake applied, neutral gear
selected, and engine running at idling speed.
INITIAL SETUP
References
0
WP 0001
0
WP 0002
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WP 0004
0
WP 0006
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WP 0007
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WP 0008
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WP 0009
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References
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WP 0012
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WP 0015
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Equipment Condition
0
Vehicle parked on level ground, in neutral
gear with parking brake applied (PLS: TM
9-2320-364-14&P, HEMTT: TM 9-2320-
326-14&P)
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