TM-9-2320-260-10

TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 1985

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TM 9-2320-260-10

2-26. OPERATION OF DUMP TRUCK

a. General.

The M817 dump truck has an all steel dump body with a universal-type

tailgate which may be opened at either top or bottom. This permits operation as a

regular. rocker-type, or spreader-type dump truck. The dump body also can be used as a

regular cargo carrier or, when equipped with a special purpose troop seat kit, as a

personnel carrier.

WARNING

Dump body control lever in cab must be locked in neutral position

when dump truck is used as personnel carrier. Lever engaged could

cause dump body to raise, resulting in serious injury to personnel.

b. Payload Capacities.

Payload

capacity

is

10,000

pounds

(4,540 kilograms)

maximum. Table 2-3 lists typical material weights.

Table 2-3. Typical Material Weights

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