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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WARNING SUMMARY - Continued
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS DESCRIPTION - Continued
WARNING
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Outriggers are only designed to stabilize payload. Payload must be fully supported
by semitrailer load bed. Supporting a payload on outriggers may result in damage
to equipment. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek
medical attention in the event of an injury.
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The tool box lid is secured by two pneumatic openers. Caution should be used
when opening the tool box. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
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The tool box weighs 250 lb (113.39 kg). The tool box replacement requires a lifting
device rated at a minimum of 500 lb (226 kg) and two personnel. Failure to comply
may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of
an injury.
•
Front tires must be chocked and brakes released or caged. Failure to comply may
result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of
an injury.
•
Semitrailer must be supported at front and rear to prevent shifting. All weight must
be taken off the suspension components. Failure to comply may result in death or
injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
•
Secure kingpin stowage box lid open prior to removing gladhands. Failure to
comply may result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
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Gooseneck must be securely supported and resting on firm foundation during
hydraulic maintenance procedures. Failure to comply may result in death or injury
to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
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