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

Prior to and during any load or unload cycle, all personnel should stay

clear of LHS, flatrack, front lift adapter, and container. Failure to comply

may result in injury or death to personnel.

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

Engine speed must be at idle before using hydraulic selector switch, or

damage to equipment may result.

5.

Turn hydraulic selector switch (6) to AUTO.

NOTE

The amount of time to load and unload is controlled by engine speed.

Engine speed can be increased to 1,500 to maximum rpm to reduce

loading and unloading times.

6.

Move joystick (7) to UNLOAD position. LHS lift hook (8) will raise and begin to move

rearwards. LHS NO TRANSIT indicator (9) will illuminate to indicate hook arm is up

and load lock has been cleared.

NOTE

To fully view LHS lift hook relation to flatrack hook bar, it may be

necessary to observe position from outside the cab.

7.

Continue to unload until LHS lift hook (8) has moved to below level of flatrack hook

bar (2).

8.

Release joystick (7).

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