TM-9-2320-260-10
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 1985
TM-9-2320-260-10 - Page 181 of 411
TM 9-2320-260-10
Make sure forward ends of dropsides are both secured before
lowering tailgate. Severe injury can result.
(4)
To load from both sides;
(a)
Lower tailgate.
(b)
Remove locking handle (6) on
right side. Lower right dropside. Repeat
operation on left dropside.
(5)
To raise dropside:
(a)
Raise dropside and install T-bolt
(7) at forward end.
Place T-bolt (7) in slot,
turn 90 degrees, and hold in position with
ring (8). Turn locking handle (6) clockwise
to tighten.
(b)
Raise opposite dropside and
secure it in position.
(6)
Raise tailgate and install left rear
and right rear locking handles (6).
g. Loose Projectile Restraint System
(LPRS).
The Loose Projectile Restraint
System (LPRS) provides a fast, simple
method of securing “loose” unfuzed 155 mm
projectiles for transport in field artillery
companion vehicles. These “egg crate”
module racks may be assembled in 9-round,
15-round, and 25-round sets and are
restrained in the cargo bed by authorized
tiedown straps. Refer to TM 9-2590-210-10
for complete instructions.
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