TM 9-2320-392-10-1
DUMP TRUCK OPERATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
References
Operator
Personnel Required
Three
GENERAL
This work package provides the data and procedures for safe operation of the M1090A1
dump truck. Items covered include Raising Cab Protector, Lowering Cab Protector,
Preparing Dump Body For Operation, Tailgate Operation, Raising Dump Bed, Lowering
Dump Bed, Preparing Dump Truck For Movement, Debris Cover Installation, Debris
Cover Removal, Raising Dump Body To Maintenance Position, and Lowering Dump Body
After Maintenance.
Payload capacity for M1090A1 dump truck is 10,000 lbs (4,540 kgs). Table 1 provides a
weight chart for typical materials. Shaded values indicate loads that are more than
rated payload capacity of M1090A1 dump truck.
WARNING
Do not exceed rated payload of vehicle. Failure to comply may
result in injury to personnel, inability to raise bed, or damage to
equipment.
Table 1. Material Weight by Volume.
MAXIMUM
FUNCTIONAL
CAPACITY
LOAD (cu-yd)
THAT DOES
NOT
HEAPING
LEVEL
WEIGHT OF
OVERLOAD
FULL =
FULL =
MATERIAL
MATERIAL
TRUCK
7.78 cu-
5.19 cu-yd
(lbs)
yd or
or 140.17
210.12
cu-ft
cu-ft
Per
Per cu-yd
Loaded
Loaded
cu-ft
(kgs per
Weight
Weight
cu-M)
lbs (kgs)
lbs (kgs)
Ashes
43
1,161
6,026
9,033
(689)
(2,734)
(4,098)
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