DUMPING LOAD (Con't)

TM 5-3805-264-14&P 2-10. DUMPING LOAD (Con't). (10) unlatched. Slide tailgate release control valve lever (5) left to UNLOCK position. Check that tailgate is b. Raising Dump Body. NEVER raise dump body more than half way with tailgate or MCS tailgate closed. If dump body is raised fully without opening tailgate, dump truck center of gravity will shift rearward. Dump truck could tip, causing injury to personnel or damage to equipment. NEVER raise dump body without first checking for overhead obstructions such as trees and power lines. Ensure that overhead clearance is sufficient. Failure to follow this warning may cause death or injury to personnel. (1) Sound horn if tactical situation permits. NOTE Speed of dump body movement when it is being raised may be controlled with accelerator pedal. (2) Squeeze T-handle together and pull hydraulic control lever (7) back to UP position. Body up indicator light (3) should come on as dump body is raised. DO NOT try to loosen a sticky load by pulling forward or backward and braking abruptly. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment may result. NOTE Dump body will stop automatically when hydraulic cylinder is fully extended or when hydraulic control lever is placed in N (Neutral) position. (3) Return hydraulic (7) to N (Neutral) position when dump raised or has reached desired height, control lever body is fully 2-29