TM 9-2320-260-20
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12-13. DUMP BODY TAlLGATE CONTROL LINKAGE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
1.
Install two control bars (18) and latches (26) on latch brackets (25) with four pins (27).
2.
Position two control rods (13) in dump body (28).
Install two tailgate latch brackets (25) with control bars (18) on dump body (28) with six screws (23)
3.
and new locknuts (22).
4.
Install ten washers (19), two link plates (20) and (29), two control rods (13), and control bars (18) on
dump body (28) with four new locknuts (21).
5.
Install two nuts (12) on control rods (13).
Install two brackets (3) on control rods (13) with two nuts (1).
6.
7.
Install cross-shaft (17) and three brackets (9) on mounting brackets (10) with six screws (11) and
new locknuts (8).
Install two new woodruff keys (16) on cross-shaft (17).
8.
Install levers (5) and (15) on cross-shaft (17) with two screws (14) and new locknuts (7).
9.
10.
Install two brackets (3) on levers (5) and (15) with two screws (2), washers (4), and new locknuts (6).
NOTE
Left and right control rods are adjusted the same way. This task
covers the left control rod only.
1.
Lower dump body (28) and position control lever (15) to locked position (TM 9-2320-260-10).
2. Tighten nut (1) on control rod (13) until latches (26) lock tailgate (24).
3. Tighten nut (12) on control rod (13).
4. Raise dump body (28) and position control lever (15) to open position. Ensure two latches (26)
release tailgate (24) (TM 9-2320-260- 10).
5. Lower dump body (28) and position control lever ( 15) to locked position. Ensure both latches (26)
lock tailgate (24) (TM 9-2320-260-10).
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