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(13) Tailgate control lever. This control is a direct mechanical link to the tailgate locking mechanism. A safety
loop and chain (attached to the dump body) are provided as a safety feature. When the control lever is in the full up
position, place the loop over the control lever to prevent accidental releasing of the tailgate. To release the tailgate for
dumping, remove the safety loop and pull the control lever forward and pull down. After dumping and lowering the bed,
push the control lever back and pull up to lock the tailgate closed. If the tailgate is hanging open, the locking mechanism
will not engage. Make sure the tailgate locking jaws have latched over the rod at the bottom of the tailgate. After locking
the tailgate, slip the safety loop over the control lever.
c.
Chassis Components. You will also need to become familiar with the truck chassis components. Refer to
TM 92320-273-10.
1-5.
Tabulated Data.
a.
Capacities, Weights and Dimensions. Table 1-1 lists pertinent data on dump body capacities, weights, and
dimensions which you may need to operate the equipment.
Table 1-1. M917 Dump Body Capacities, Weights, and Dimensions.
CAPACITIES
Dump Body
Struck (water level) ..................................................................................
12.0 cu yd (9.17 m3)
Heaped (excluding cab protector) ............................................................ 15.2 cu yd (11.63 m3)
Heaped (with 12 in high side boards)....................................................... 19.6 cu yd (14.99 m3)
Hydraulic System .....................................................................................
27 gal (102.21 liter)
WEIGHTS (including Chassis)
Empty ....................................................................................................... 34,080 lbs (15,459 kg)
Loaded ..................................................................................................... 74,980 lbs (34,011 kg)
DIMENSIONS (including Chassis)
Height (empty, over cab protector)........................................................... 141 in
(3.58 m)
Width (outside) ......................................................................................... 96 in
(2.44 m)
Length ...................................................................................................... 350.6 in(8.90 m)
Loading Bucket Clearances (ground to top of side)................................. 101 in
(2.56 m)
Hopper Loading Clearances (drive through) ............................................ 142 in
(3.61 m)
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