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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LOADING AND UNLOADING CONTAINER
Attach Lift Frame to Container, Load Container, Secure Container for Transport, Release Container for
Unloading, Unload Container
INTRODUCTION
0008
1. Before loading a container, ensure the following conditions are met:
a. Container is of correct type and size for E-CHU and vehicle.
b. Weight of cargo in container does not exceed maximum rating of container.
c.
Cargo in container is evenly distributed.
d. Cargo is sufficiently secured for container to be inclined up to 35° to horizontal.
e. Center of gravity of cargo is as low and central as possible.
f.
Total weight of cargo and container does not cause GVWR of vehicle to be exceeded, or GAWR of any
axle to be exceeded.
2. If a container is stuck or frozen to ground, loosen it with an adequately rated forklift truck or bucket loader. Do
not attempt to loosen container with E-CHU.
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
0
Lifting mechanism in deployed position (PLS:
TM 9-2320-364-14&P, HEMTT: TM 9-2320-
326-14&P)
0
Lift frame retrieved and unloaded (WP 0007)
0
Bail bar lock installed on hook (WP 0007)
0
Slider bed assemblies in container configura-
tion (WP 0006)
0
Equipment Conditions - Continued
0
MODE switch set to AUTO (PLS: TM 9-2320-
364-14&P, HEMTT: TM 9-2320-326-14&P)
0
Stowage toggle switch set to OFF (WP 0004)
0
NO TRANS light on (PLS: TM 9-2320-364-
14&P, HEMTT: TM 9-2320-326-14&P)
0
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