TM 5-3895-367-14&P
(25)
Stow taillights (44) on transport truck (26) by
sliding taillight brackets (45) into holders (46)
and tightening thumbscrews (47). Wrap harness
(48) around half-rings (49).
(26)
Install truck hitch on dump truck (para 4-13).
b.
Installation.
(1)
Unwrap harness (48) from two half-rings (49) on
transport truck (26).
(2)
Loosen thumbscrews (47) and remove taillights
(44) from holders (46).
(3)
Ensure that bolt (50) and nut are tight. Tighten
to 120 lb-ft if necessary.
(4)
Remove mounting hardware stowed on brackets
(22 and 30) and transport truck (26).
CAUTION
Do not force hitch adjusting crank
beyond its limits of travel. Failure to
follow this caution could cause
universal joint to jam.
(5)
Using hitch adjusting crank (51), raise coupler
hitch (52) to its highest position to prevent any
interference with transport truck tires. While
raising coupler hitch, keep an eye on latch lever
(53). If latch lever starts to bind, release it from
support (54) and place in a higher tooth in
support.
(6)
Connect lifting slings or chains to four D-rings
(14) on hopper.
WARNING
Keep clear of equipment when it is
being raised and lowered. Do not
allow heavy components to swing
while suspended by a lifting device.
Exercise extreme caution when
working near a cable under tension.
Failure to follow this warning may
result in severe injury or death to
personnel.
NOTE
Two people should balance spreader
while the third person operates lifting
device.
(7)
Using a suitable lifting device, lift spreader (2000
lb) sufficiently to clear transport truck axles.
Spreader must be level.
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