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).

(2)

Pull out PARKING BRAKE control (3) and set transmission range selector (4) to N (Neutral).

WARNING

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When operating M1120 truck with M1076 trailer, the heaviest loaded flatrack must

always be placed on the truck, otherwise adverse handling and/or braking may

result, causing injury or death to personnel.

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Ensure trailer air system is pressurized before beginning transfer, or flatrack locks

may not properly engage/disengage. Serious injury or death to personnel could

result.

CAUTION

There must be sufficient air pressure in trailer air system to retract flatrack locks or

damage to flatrack locks can occur while attempting to load flatrack on trailer. If not, use

truck to charge trailer air system using trailer air charging hose. If air system cannot

retract flatrack locks, use manual flatrack lock retract procedure (TM 9-2330-385-14).

(3)

Push knob (5) in and retract flatrack locks (6) on trailer.

CAUTION

Ensure both flatrack locks are fully retracted or damage to equipment may result.

(4)

Inspect that both flatrack locks (6) are fully retracted.

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