TM-9-2320-304-14-P

LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM, HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2000

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Operating Instructions (Cont)

2-9. LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM (LHS) (CONT).

WARNING

When loading or unloading flatracks/FRS on uneven ground (side slope or down grades up

to 5 degrees), it may be necessary to apply truck service brakes to prevent truck rollaway or

severe injury or death to personnel could result.

NOTE

If flatrack is extremely light or empty, it may be necessary to place transmission range

selector to D (Drive) to allow truck to move out from under flatrack.

(9)

When back edge of flatrack/FRS touches ground, release service brake pedal (1), allowing truck

to be pushed straight from under flatrack.

(10)

Continue off-loading until front of flatrack/FRS is within 8 in. (20.32 cm) of ground, decrease

engine speed to idle, and apply service brake pedal (1).

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