TM-9-2320-366-10-1

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS; VOLUME NO. 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2005

CHANGE 2

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TM 9-2320-366-10-1

Change 2

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(7)

Position PTO switch (9) ton on.

(8)

Check that PTO ON indicator (10) illuminates.

Keep tachometer within 1,250 – 1,450 rpm when PTO is engaged.

Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

In the even of a tachometer failure, a HAND THROTTLE lever positioned

to L is approximately 1,250 – 1,450 rpm.

(9)

Set engine speed by increasing HAND THROTTLE lever (11) until tachometer

(12) reads 1,250 – 1,450 rpm.

(10) Press and hold DUMP BED UP/DOWN switch (13) in UP position until dump bed

raises 4 to 6 feet or until material in dump bed crowds tailgate.

(11) Reduce engine speed to 700-750 rpm.

CAUTION