TM 5-3805-274-13&P
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
LOADING DUMP TRUCK
INITIAL SETUP: NOT APPLICABLE
LOADING DUMP TRUCK
WARNING
Ensure area is clear of non-essential personnel while loading and
unloading dump truck. Failure to comply may result in death or injury
to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
While loading dump truck, ensure vehicle parking brake is set
(TM 9-2320-273-10) otherwise the truck may roll or shift causing
injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Failure to comply may
result in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
1. Set vehicle parking brake (TM 9-2320-273-10).
2. If tarpaulin is installed, remove it by disconnecting from tarpaulin tie strap hooks on sides, front, and
back of dump bed as shown in Figure 1.
FOLD SIDES OVER SO
WIDTH OF TARPAULIN
IS SLIGHTLY LESS
THAN THE LENGTH OF
THE STORAGE TUBE
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IO
NS
ME
DI
NG
LO
ROLL TARPAULIN
TIGHT AS POSSIBLE
Figure 1. Tarpaulin Removal and Installation.