TM 5-3805-274-13&P
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
PREPARING TO LOAD DUMP TRUCK
INITIAL SETUP: NOT APPLICABLE
PREPARING TO LOAD
1. Perform Before (B) PMCS, refer to WP 0019. Notify Field Maintenance of any problems.
2. Check tailgate control and locking mechanism to ensure it is securely fastened.
a.
Ensure control lever is in full up position. Chain safety loop must be in place, as shown in Figure 1.
CONTROL LEVER
SAFETY LOOP
UP
Figure 1. Control Lever and Safety Loop.
b.
Ensure jaws of tailgate locking mechanism are closed securely over bottom pins of tailgate as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Bottom Latch of Tailgate.