TM-9-2320-434-10

TRUCK, LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM (LHS), 8X8, M1120

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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LOADING - Continued

WARNING

Two personnel must be used (driver and spotter) to position front lift

adapter (FLA). Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel

and damage to equipment.

WARNING

Check for overhead power lines or other obstructions prior to attempting

LHS operation. LHS reaches a height of 22 ft. 2 in. (6.7 m). Failure to

comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

CAUTION

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Use extreme caution when loading/unloading container with side

doors. Container must remain centered during loading/unloading or

flanges on side may be damaged and/or door hinges may make hard

contact with guides.

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When operating CHU with nonstandard, end-opening, 20 ft. long

shipping containers, operator needs to take extra care to ensure that

sliders and guides contact container properly, container slides on

sliders properly, and container loads centered on vehicle. Failure to

comply may result in container getting hung up or making hard

contact with sliders and guides, causing damage to CHU or

container.

NOTE

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For detailed instructions on how to operate the LHS, refer to loading/

unloading flatrack in AUTO mode. (WP 0064)

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Rear mud flaps may be pinned up to provide better visibility of front

lift adapter lower container locks.

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Multiple connected containers cannot be used with CHU. This

includes Six CONS and Quad CONS.

3.

Start engine. (WP 0038)

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