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
HEAVY COMPONENTS
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Use extreme care when handling heavy parts. Lifting cables, chains, hooks, and
slings must be in good condition and of suitable capacity. Keep clear of parts
supported only by lifting device. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury,
death, and/or damage to equipment.
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Dump body side boards weigh approximately 65 lb (30 kg) each. Two personnel
are required to install or remove side boards. Failure to comply may result in
personnel injury.
WARNING
MATERIAL CONTROL SYSTEM (MCS)
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Use extreme caution when adjusting MCS gate openings. NEVER adjust gate
openings when gates are open.
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Keep hands and feet away from gate openings at all times.
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DO NOT stand or walk behind dump body when it is dumping or in raised position.
When using MCS remote control, always walk or stand to side of dump body.
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DO NOT connect or disconnect MCS remote control when dump body is being
raised or lowered.
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When connected, MCS remote control overrides cab control unit. When remote
control is disconnected, cab control activates. To avoid inadvertent opening or
closing of gates, ALWAYS check gate positions and position of toggle switches on
both cab and remote controls before plugging in or unplugging remote control.
Toggle switches should be in CLOSED position.
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Care must be exercised when using the MCS. In the event material fails to flow
through gates, open gate using open control and clear jam using Basic Issue Items
(BII) shovel. DO NOT attempt to clear material using your hands or feet.
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Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
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