TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ACCESS PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
DUMP BODY
Raising
1.
Start engine (refer to TM 5-3805-254-10) and idle at 1000 rpm.
2.
Place main transmission control lever (1) in neutral (N).
3.
Engage parking brake (2).
4.
Move PTO IN/OUT control (3) to IN. PTO indicator lamp (4) should light.
5.
Pull dump body control lever (5) back to raise dump body to desired height.
6.
Place safety props (6) in safety position.
WARNING
Support blocks must be used to support dump body weight. Death or serious injury could result if
personnel fail to observe this warning.
7.
Place support blocks (7) in position. (Type of support blocks will be at discretion of repair facility).
Lowering
WARNING
Make sure all personnel are clear of dump body before lowering to prevent injury.
8.
Remove support blocks (7).
9.
Place safety props (6) in stored position.
10.
Push dump body control lever (5) forward to lower dump body.
11.
Release dump body control lever (5) when dump body target (8) is visible and dump body is fully lowered.
12.
Set PTO IN/OUT control (3) to OUT position. PTO indicator lamp (4) should go out.
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