TM 5-3895-367-14&P
Section IV. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
4-10.
INTRODUCTION.
This section contains Instructions for preparing the
spreader for operation and preparing the spreader for
transportation after operation. To prepare the spreader
for operation, perform the following tasks in the order
listed: a. Remove taillights (para 4-11).
b.
Remove transport truck and tongue (para 4-12).
c.
Install truck hitch on dump truck (para 4-13).
d.
Install operator’s platform on spreader (para 4-
14).
e.
Couple spreader to dump truck (para 4-15).
The spreader can be transported short distances, off
road, while still coupled to the dump truck. See
paragraph 2-7. To prepare the spreader for long
distance,
highway transportation, perform the following tasks in
the order listed: a. Uncouple spreader from dump truck
(para 4-15).
b.
Remove truck hitch from dump truck (para 4-13).
c.
Remove operator’s platform from spreader (para
4-14).
d.
Install transport truck and tongue on spreader
(para 4-12).
e.
Install taillights on spreader (para 4-11).
Always refer to the applicable operator’s TM listed in
paragraph 1-1 when instructed to operate the dump
truck.
4-11.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAILLIGHTS.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s Automotive
Spreader parked on level ground and uncoupled from
Materials/Parts:
prime mover.
Tiedown straps (Item 12, Appendix E)
a.
Removal.
(1)
Cut and remove tiedown straps (1)
securing harness (2) to lift bar (3).
(2)
Loosen screw (4) in C-clamp (5) and
remove harness (2) from C-clamp.
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