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).

CAUTION

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To avoid equipment damage, visually check that hook arm cylinders have completed

full extension.

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To avoid equipment damage, ensure that hook arm cylinders do not complete full

extension while operating at engine speeds above idle.

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Ensure rail transport locking pins are disengaged before unloading flatrack. Rail

transport locking pins are used for rail transport only. Failure to comply may result

in damage to equipment.

NOTE

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LHS OVER LOAD indicator will come on when hook arm cylinders are fully

extended and joystick is activated.

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The amount of time to load and unload is controlled by engine speed. Engine speed

can be increased to 1,500 to maximum rpm to reduce loading and unloading times.

(7)

Move the joystick (8) to UNLOAD position and hold until hook arm cylinders (9) are fully

extended.