Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
TM 5-3805-264-14&P
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2-6.
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7.
Preparing to Load Dump Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-8.
Loading Dump Body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-9.
Transporting Load
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2-10.
Dumping Load
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2-11.
Adjusting Tailgate Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-12.
Adjusting MCS Gate Openings (M917A1 w/MCS)
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Controlled Spreading (M917A1 w/MCS) .
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2-14.
Operating Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-15.
Operating Body Props . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2-6.
SCOPE.
NOTE
Refer to TM 9-2320-363-10 for operating instructions for the dump truck chassis.
a.
This section provides instructions on operating the M917A1 and M917A1 w/MCS dump truck body
under usual conditions.
b.
Refer to Section IV of this chapter for operating instructions under unusual conditions.
c.
Before, during, and after operation, perform applicable Operator PMCS (Chapter 2, Section II)
2-7.
PREPARING TO LOAD DUMP BODY.
a.
As required, clean dump body of material previously carried (paragraph 3-5).
b.
M917A1
Ensure that tailgate (M917A1 and M917A1 w/MCS) is closed (paragraph 2-1). If operating an
w/MCS, ensure that MCS gates are closed (paragraph 2-1 or 2-2).
instrument panel
With engine running, ensure that dump body is fully lowered by checking body up indicator light on
(paragraph 2-1). Light must be off. Lower dump body, if raised (paragraph 2-10).
DO NOT park on a slope. Park on level ground only. Parking on a slope could cause
load to shift and dump truck to tip over. Failure to follow this warning may result in
death or injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
d.
Position dump body for loading:
(1)
Position dump truck on firm level ground at a location convenient for loading.
(2)
If dump body is to be loaded using a
Position dump truck with hopper above center of dump body,
hopper, check clearance before pulling under hopper,
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