TM-9-2320-365-10
M1078 SERIES, 2-1/2 TON, 4x4, LIGHT MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (LMTV)
OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
AUGUST 2005
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2-57.
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT (CONT)
b.
Preparation of Internal Air Transport Procedure.
The Preparation for Internal Air Transport procedure for reducing cab height is
contained in para 2-58.
c.
Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift.
Vehicle Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift instructions are contained on Model Weight and
Dimensional Data Plates (para 2-42).
d.
Preparation for Air Drop.
Perform M1081 Air Drop Preparation (para 3-10).
e.
Preparation for Highway or Rail Shipment.
Cab air springs must be deflated and pinned for shipment (para 2-58b).
Upon arrival
at destination cab air springs must be unpinned and inflated (para 2-58g). Two drain
plugs must be loosened on M1079 Van prior to shipment.
2-58.
PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL AIR TRANSPORT,
HIGHWAY, OR RAIL SHIPMENT
•
Heavy objects/loads, such as tool boxes and heavy parts, must
always be carried on the floor with the weight distributed as
equally as possible between left and ride sides of M1079 van.
Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van and
will increase the likelihood of a rollover.
•
Heavy cabinets must always be mounted as low as possible with
the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and
right sides of M1079 van.
Remember to consider the weight of
the items that will be stored in the cabinets. Failure to comply
decreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase the
likelihood of a rollover.
•
Always keep in mind, when placing items inside the M1079 van,
that heavier items must always be positioned as low as possible
and the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and
right sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases the stability
of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover.
WARNING
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