TM 5-3805-264-14&P
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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
Key
Component
1
Cab Shield
Protects cab during loading operations.
2
Beacon Warning Light
D e s c r i p t i o n
Rotating amber strobe light alerts other vehicles of presence of dump truck.
Dump Body
Bed constructed of steel used for hauling aggregate, hot mix asphalt, and
other materials.
4
Side Boards
Wooden boards add height to sides of dump body to help prevent spillage
when hauling material.
5
Tailgate
Double-acting tailgate, opened at top or bottom with chains to adjust opening.
6
Cable Guides
Vehicle lifting cables pass through guides to maintain correct center of
balance and to protect dump body from damage.
7
Cargo Cover Controls
Consist of crank handle and control handle. Extend and retract cargo cover.
8
Lift/Tie-Down Shackles
Provide lift and tie-down points for dump truck.
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