TM-9-2320-434-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

LOADING/UNLOADING STACKED M3 CROP TO/FROM TRAILER

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

LOADING AND UNLOADING PROCEDURES

NOTE

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Refer to TM 9-3990-260-14P for CROP stacking/unstacking

procedures.

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Refer to loading/unloading flatrack in AUTO mode (WP 0064) for

operation to load/unload CROPs onto vehicle.

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The M3/M3A1 CROP should be loaded as close to the center of

gravity point as possible. As payload reaches the maximum lifting

capacity of LHS; and a load is not centered on CROP, the center of

gravity can restrict the lifting capability of the vehicle. Approximate

center of gravity is centered 111 in. (282 cm) from the front edge of

the CROP.

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Once CROPs are loaded on vehicle, they are loaded onto a trailer

using the following procedures.

1.

Remove CROP loading ramps from their storage location on trailer.

CAUTION

There are left and right side CROP loading ramps. For proper operation,

ramps must be engaged on correct side of trailer. Failure to comply may

result in equipment damage.

NOTE

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There are two CROP loading ramps, right and left side. Right side

CROP loading ramp shown.

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For proper engagement and operation of CROP loading ramps, the

following installation instructions must be followed.

2.

Position CROP loading ramps with sloped portion (1) facing forward on trailer frame

bed, toward trailer tongue.

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