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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TM 9-2320-304-14&P
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Operating Instructions (Cont)
2-9. LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM (LHS) (CONT).
WARNING
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.
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.
CAUTION
Engine speed must be at idle before using hydraulic selector switch, or damage to
equipment may result.
(5)
Turn hydraulic selector switch (6) to AUTO position.
(6)
Move joystick (7) to UNLOAD position. Lift hook (8) will raise and begin to move rearwards.
LHS NO TRANSIT indicator (9) will illuminate to indicate hook arm is up and load lock has
been cleared.
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