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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WARNING
Unsafe welding practices can cause serious injury from fire, explosions, or harmful agents. Allow only
authorized personnel to weld or cut metals, and follow safety precautions in TC 9--237. Protective clothing
and goggles must be worn, adequate protective equipment used, a suitable fire extinguisher kept nearby,
and requirements of TC 9-237 strictly followed.
WARNING
Use care when installing snap rings and retaining rings. Snap rings and retaining rings are under spring
tension and can act as projectiles when released and can cause severe injury.
WARNING
Use care when removing springs. Springs are under tension and can act as projectiles when released and
could cause injury to personnel.
WARNING
Use caution when working around front lift adapter. Front lift adapter may swing unexpectedly when not
attached to container. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
When loaded with a container, the center of gravity is moved up and toward rear of truck. Extreme caution
must be taken when turning and ascending or descending on a grade. Failure to use extreme caution could
result in severe injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
When loaded with FRS, or container the center of gravity is moved up and toward rear of truck. Extreme
caution must be taken when turning and ascending or descending on a grade. Failure to use extreme
caution could result in severe injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
When loading or unloading containers on uneven ground (side slope up to 5 degrees and downgrades up to
20 percent), it may be necessary to apply truck service brakes to prevent truck rollaway or severe injury or
death could result.
WARNING
When loading or unloading flatracks on uneven ground (side slope or downgrades 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.
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.
WARNING
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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