TM 9-3950-253-13&P
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
INITIAL SETUP:
References
References (cont.)
TM 9-2320-319-13&P
TM 9-2320-325-14&P
Equipment Condition
Vehicle parked on level ground, in neutral gear
with parking brake applied
(PLS: TM 9-2320-364-14&P,
HEMTT: TM 9-2320-326-14&P)
TM 9-2320-279-14&P
INTRODUCTION
This work package contains an introduction to operating Enhanced Container Handling Unit (E-CHU), fitted to
PLS and HEMTT, under usual conditions. Slider Bed Configuration (WP 0006), Unloading and Loading Empty Lift
Frame (WP 0007), and Loading and Unloading Container (WP 0008) contain further instructions for operating
E-CHU.
Before operating E-CHU, read and become familiar with General Information (WP 0001). Also read warnings
located in the Warning Summary at front of this manual.
Refer to the following, as needed, to assist in locating components related to operation:
1.
Equipment Description and Data (WP 0002).
2.
Description and Use of Operator s Controls (WP 0004).
Operation Under Unusual Conditions is covered in (WP 0009).
For vehicle information not specific to E-CHU refer to one to the following technical manuals:
1.
PLS: M1075 TM 9-2320-364-14&P, M1075A1 TM 9-2320-319-13&P.
2.
HEMTT: M1120A4: TM 9-2320-326-14&P, M1120: TM 9-2320-279-14&P, M1120A2:
TM 9-2320-325-14&P.
PREPARATION FOR USE
1.
Persons supervising and operating equipment must be certified as trained in loading and unloading
containers.
2.
When working with E-CHU, wear the following protective gear:
a.
Hard hat.
b.
Heavy-duty work gloves.
c.
Ear protection.
3.
Prior to operating E-CHU, perform Before operation PMCS (WP 0060).
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