TM 9-2320-392-10-1
DUMP TRUCK OPERATION - Continued
0031 00
TAILGATE OPERATION, GENERAL-Continued
WARNING
Tailgate may be hinged from the top or bottom depending on
mission requirements. Use care during positioning. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
Dump body is unlocked when lock pin is installed in lower hole of
suspension bracket.
Two adjustment fittings are provided on tailgate left and right hand side.
The upper adjustment fittings are used during hinge bottom operation. The
lower adjustment fittings are used during hinge top operations. This allows
positioning between 0 to 90 degrees, based on chain placement in
adjustment fittings.
Both sides of tailgate are positioned the same way. Left side shown.
TAILGATE , HINGE TOP, OPENING
CAUTION
Prior to pneumatic dump truck tailgate operations, the flagged safety pin
must be removed. Failure to comply will result in damage to equipment.
1.
Remove flagged safety pin (11) from manual tailgate release rod (12).
2.
Stow flagged safety pin (11) in cab.
0031 00-11
