TM-5-2330-325-13-P
SEMITRAILER, MEDIUM HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (MHET), 40 TON, M870A3
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JUNE 2014
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
Two
References
WP 0002
WP 0040
Equipment Condition
Semitrailer parked on level ground (WP 0005)
WARNING
•
Weight of semitrailer, 16,500 Ib (7,484.27 kg) to 19,000 lb (8,618.25 kg) must be
supported on suitable supports at all times. Actual weight for the semitrailer model
can be found in (WP 0002). Do not support weight of semitrailer on lifting device.
Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention
in the event of injury.
•
DO NOT lift wheel and tire assembly. Wheel and tire assembly weighs 250 lb
(113 kg). Use two or more personnel to roll or slide wheel and tire assembly.
Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention
in the event of an injury.
•
Wheel and tire assembly requires two personnel to remove or install spare tire to
carrier. Refrain from lifting spare tire into position. Failure to comply may result in
death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
•
ALWAYS support semitrailer when removing wheel and tire assembly. Failure to
comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
NOTE
A 2.375 in. (60.33 mm) x 7.5 in. (184.15 mm) x 2 ft (60.96 cm) block of wood is provided in
the tool box to be used under the suitable lifting device in loose soil conditions.
TM 5-2330-325-13&P
0038
0038-1
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