TM-5-3805-264-13-P
TRUCK, DUMP, HEAVY, BODY M917A1 AND M917A2
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 WARNING DESCRIPTIONS - Continued
WARNING
DUMP BODY OPERATION
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Hearing protection is required when performing loading or dumping operations.
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Ensure that parking brake is set before loading dump body (TM 9-2320-363-10 or
TM 9-2320-302-10). If parking brake is not set, dump truck could roll or shift
position.
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Stand clear of dump body during loading operation. Material being loaded could
fall on personnel standing too close.
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NEVER unlock tailgate or operate Material Control System (MCS) tailgate or
gates, or operate hydraulic control lever in cab, without first ensuring that all
personnel are clear of dump body.
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NEVER raise dump body without first checking for overhead obstructions such as
trees and power lines. Ensure that overhead clearance is sufficient.
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NEVER raise dump body more than halfway with tailgate or MCS gates closed. If
dump body is raised fully without opening tailgate/MCS gates, dump truck center of
gravity will shift rearward.
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DO NOT spread or dump payload with dump truck facing a steep upgrade or a
steep side slope. Dump truck may tip over backward or sideways.
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DO NOT park on a slope. Park on level ground only. Parking on a slope could
cause load to shift and dump truck to tip over.
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DO NOT attempt to dump in high wind. High winds may disperse aggregate. High
winds may also cause dump truck to roll over when dump body is raised.
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Stay at controls while dumping. If dump body leans or shifts to one side, lower it
immediately and check for one of the following:
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underinflated or flat tires
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tires sinking in soft soil
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load shifting to one side of body
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high or gusty wind
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weak or broken leaf spring
If one of these or any other problems are found, do not continue dumping until the
problem is corrected.
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DO NOT try to loosen a sticky load by pulling forward or backward and braking
abruptly.
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Failure to comply may result in personnel injury, death, and/or damage to
equipment.
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