TM-9-2320-434-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATION - Continued

WARNING

Ensure trailer air system is pressurized prior to beginning transfer or

flatrack locks may not properly engage/disengage. Failure to comply may

result in injury or death to personnel.

4.

Push in knob (5) and retract flatrack locks (6).

5.

Set PTO ENGAGE switch (7) to ON position. Indicator light (8) will illuminate.

CAUTION

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

or damage to equipment may result.

•

Load must be evenly distributed on flatrack pallet. Uneven load

distribution may cause LHS OVER LOAD indicator to give false

signals and cause LHS to operate incorrectly.

NOTE

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

Engine speed may be increased to approximately 1,500 rpm to reduce

loading and unloading times.

6.

Turn hydraulic selector switch (9) to MAN H.A.

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.

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