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FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (FMTV) LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM TRAILER (LHST) M1147A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL)
DECEMBER 2013
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS - Continued
Major Internal Components Common to all LHSTs.
Table 2. Describes the common internal components found on LHSTs.
Table 2.
Common Internal Components of LHSTs.
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
Shock Absorbers
Dual-acting hydraulic shocks used to improve trailer stability by
dampening vertical wheel motion and keeping wheels in firmer
contact with ground.
Air Tank
Stores compressed air transferred from towing vehicle to operate
trailer brakes.
Brake System
Uses air-operated, s-cam-actuated drum brakes that incorporate
ABS on all wheels.
Spring-applied (air-actuated)
parking/emergency brakes are provided for all wheels on LMTVT
and rear MTVT wheels.
Axle Assembly
The shaft on which the wheels revolve.
The axles support shock
absorbers and brakes.
The LMTVT has a single axle and the MTVT
has dual axles.
Air Bags
Axle suspension that supports the load, transmits brake action to
the chassis, and cushions cargo.
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