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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DUMPING - CONTINUED
CAUTION
Ensure tailgate latches are fully open before raising bed.
NOTE
The bed will stop automatically when cylinder is fully extended or
when hydraulic control lever is in the N (neutral) position.
5. Squeeze T-handle head of hydraulic control lever as shown in Figure 4. Move lever to UP position.
When bed is raised to desired range, release head and place lever in N (neutral) position.
WARNING
Do not try to loosen a sticky load by pulling forward or backward and
braking abruptly. Failure to comply may result in death or injury to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
CAUTION
Always disengage PTO when hydraulic power to the dump body is
not needed. Do not leave the dump body hoist cylinder extended for
long periods of time such as in storage. Atmospheric condition can
damage the machined surface of the cylinder.
Figure 3. Bottom Pin Jaws in Open Position.
JAW
BOTTOM PIN
OF TAILGATE
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