TM 9-2320-260-34-2
15-13. DUMP BODY MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
Installation
c.
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
LO 9-2320-260-12
M817
TM 9-237
TOOLS
TM 9-2320-260-10
General mechanic's tool kit
TM 9-2320-260-20
(Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-260-34P-2
Lifting device
TM 43-0139
Two chains
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Guide lines
q Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
q Wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Twelve locknuts (Appendix D, Item 173)
Two locknuts (Appendix D, Item 175)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Two locknuts (Appendix D, Item 199)
q Position safety braces before working under raised
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
dump body.
Two
q Do not operate dump controls when dump body is
removed.
q All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
q Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight of
dump body.
I
a. Removal
WARNING
Never work under raised dump body until safety braces are
properly positioned, Injury to personnel may result if dump b o d y
suddenly lowers.
1.
Raise dump body (2) and position two safety braces (1) in upright position,
NOTE
Step 2 must be performed for right and left sides of vehicle.
2.
Remove screw (5), locknut (3), and lubrication fitting (6) from thrust plate pin (4). Discard
locknut (3).
3. Lower safety braces (1) to lowest position and lower dump body (2).
4. Attach two chains to dump body (2) and lifting device.
5. Raise lifting device until slack is removed from chains.
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