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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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OPERATION IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS

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INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

References

Operator

WP 0054 00

GENERAL

The trailer is designed for use in a wide range of conditions.

The paragraphs in this work package

provide the data and procedures to be used by the Operator when operating the trailer in dusty or sandy

areas.

OPERATION IN DUSTY OR SANDY AREAS

WARNING

Do not straddle or drive on sides of sand mounds.

Loose sand will not support

trailer on steep slopes.

Trailer may roll over.

Failure to comply may result in

serious injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.

CAUTION

Do not push trailer from the rear if it becomes stuck in sand.

Damage to trailer may

result.

1.

If one or more wheels sink into sand, it may be necessary to jack up the stuck wheel(s) and insert

planking or matting beneath wheel(s).

2.

Frequently clean (WP 0054 00, Cleaning Trailer), inspect, and lubricate trailer after operation in dusty

or sandy areas or as soon as tactical operation permits.

3.

If possible, park trailer out of blowing dust or sand during extended shutdown periods.

If sheltered

area is not available, cover and shield trailer with canvas covers (if available).

END OF WORK PACKAGE