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TM 9-2320-304-14&P
2-82.125
Operating Instructions (Cont)
2-10.7 LIFT CONTAINER OUT OF MUD.
a. Using Lift Hooks to Recover Container Sunk in Mud.
(1)
Make sure front lift adapter is in 82 in. (208 cm) or more container mode (Para 2-10.2).
WARNING
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Check for overhead power lines or other obstructions before attempting LHS
operations. LHS reaches a height of 18 ft. (5.5 m). Injury or death could result if
LHS contacts power lines.
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Maximum permissible gross container weight is 24,000 lbs. (10 886 kg).
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Use caution when working around front lift adapter. Front lift adapter may swing
unexpectedly when not attached to container. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
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Do not stand between front lift adapter and container. Truck could roll, crushing
personnel causing serious injury or death.
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Do not attempt loading or unloading operations on a side slope greater than 5
degrees and/or fore/aft slope greater than 20 percent. Before attempting loading or
unloading operations on slopes, determine if ground surface conditions permit safe
loading or unloading operations. Slopes that contain snow, ice, loose gravel, or sand
may not permit safe loading or unloading.
NOTE
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For detailed instructions on how to operate the LHS, refer to “LHS Controls and
Indicators” (Para 2-1), “Picking Up a Flatrack in Auto Mode” (Para 2-9 b), and
“Off-Loading Flatrack in Auto Mode” (Para 2-9 c).
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Rear mud flaps may be pinned up to provide better visibility of front lift adapter
lower container locks.
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Make sure soft soil conditions around stuck container are able to support truck
during recovery operation.
(2)
Start engine (TM 9-2320-279-10).
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