TM-5-3805-274-13-P
DUMP TRUCK BODY M917
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
AUGUST 2013
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
PREPARING TO LOAD DUMP TRUCK
INITIAL SETUP: NOT APPLICABLE
PREPARING TO LOAD
1.
Perform Before (B) PMCS, refer to WP 0019. Notify Field Maintenance of any problems.
2. Check tailgate control and locking mechanism to ensure it is securely fastened.
a.
Ensure control lever is in full up position. Chain safety loop must be in place, as shown in Figure 1.
b.
Ensure jaws of tailgate locking mechanism are closed securely over bottom pins of tailgate as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 1. Control Lever and Safety Loop.
SAFETY LOOP
CONTROL LEVER
UP
Figure 2. Bottom Latch of Tailgate.
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