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

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Check for overhead power lines or other obstructions before attempting LHS

operation. LHS reaches a height of 17 ft. 2 in. (5.23 m) with ISO container. Serious

injury or death to personnel could result from contact with electrical power lines.

•

Check ground conditions for firmness and extreme sideways inclination before

picking up or off-loading a flatrack. Any ground instability beneath road wheels

could cause serious injury or death to personnel.

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Prior to and during any load or unload cycle, all personnel should stay clear of LHS

and flatrack or serious injury or death to personnel could result.

(5)

Move the joystick (6) to UNLOAD position. Lift hook (7) will raise and begin to move

rearwards. LHS NO TRANSIT indicator (8) will illuminate to indicate load locks have been

cleared.

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