TM 9-2320-260-20
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12-12. DUMP BODY TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Installation
a. Removal
lNlTIAL SETUP
REFERENCES (TM)
APPLICABLE MODELS
TM 9-2320-260-10
M817
TM 9-2320-260-20P
MATERIALS/PARTS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Four locknuts
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Two
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
1. Install chain on tailgate (4).
2. Install lifting device on chain.
3. Position tailgate control lever to open position (TM 9-2320-260-10).
4. Remove slack from chain and remove two pins (2) from dump body (l).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
5. Remove tailgate (4) from dump body (1) and lower tailgate (4) onto supports.
6. Remove lifting device from chain.
7. Remove chain from tailgate (4)
8. Remove four locknuts (7), two plates (6), four screws (5), and two steps (3) from tailgate (4). Discard
locknuts (7).
1. Install two steps (3) and plates (6) on tailgate (4) with four screws (5) and new locknuts (7).
2. Install chain on tailgate (4).
3. Install lifting device on chain.
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
4. Raise tailgate (4) and position tailgate (4) on dump body (1).
5. Install two pins (2) on dump body (1).
6. Position tailgate control lever to locked position (TM 9-2320-260-10).
7. Remove lifting device from chain.
8. Remove chain from tailgate (4).
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