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
TM-9-2320-304-14-P

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WARNING
Hook arm weighs 1,100 lbs. (499 kg). Attach suitable lifting device to prevent possible injury to personnel.
WARNING
Horizontal roller weighs 75 lbs (34 kg). Attach suitable lifting device prior to removal or installation to
prevent possible injury to personnel.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid is under great pressure. Engines on both trucks must be shut off while disconnecting
hydraulic lines, steps (4) through (8). Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid is under great pressure. Engines on both trucks must be shut off while disconnecting
hydraulic lines, steps (20) through (24). Failure to do so could cause serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
If ground is soft, jacking plate from truck BII or similar item may be positioned under support leg pad to
prevent front lift adapter from sinking in ground.
WARNING
If LHS OVER LOAD indicator illuminates and normal operation has stopped, return load to original
position and notify supervisor to have payload redistributed or weight reduced. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
WARNING
If LHS OVER LOAD indicator illuminates but loading operation continues, operator is cautioned that LHS
is nearing maximum capacity. In this situation, operator should notify supervisor if it appears payload is
unevenly distributed in container or if container load exceeds 24,000 lbs. (10 886 kg). If any of these
conditions exist, payload must be redistributed or reduced, or damage to equipment may result.
WARNING
If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If
solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold water. If solvent contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with
water and get immediate medical attention.
WARNING
ISO corner lock will become loose from front bottom corner casting of ISO container when performing
step (5).
WARNING
It may be necessary to move the truck forward or backward slightly to get the slide arm upper front hooks
to disengage.
WARNING
Keep all personnel away from rear of flatrack and chains while attempting to disengage the load locks.
Chains will be under great tension and could unhook or fail, resulting in serious injury or death to
personnel.
WARNING
Keep clear of equipment when equipment is being raised or lowered. Equipment may fall and cause serious
injury or death to personnel.


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