TM-9-2320-365-10 LMTV Operator Manual M1078 Series Download
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TM 9-2320-365-10 2-362 Change 2 2-57. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT (CONT) b. Preparation of Internal Air Transport Procedure. The Preparation for Internal Air Transport procedure for reducing cab height is contained in para 2-58. c. Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift. Vehicle Tie Down and Helicopter-Lift instructions are contained on Model Weight and Dimensional Data Plates (para 2-42). d. Preparation for Air Drop. Perform M1081 Air Drop Preparation (para 3-10). e. Preparation for Highway or Rail Shipment. Cab air springs must be deflated and pinned for shipment (para 2-58b). Upon arrival at destination cab air springs must be unpinned and inflated (para 2-58g). Two drain plugs must be loosened on M1079 Van prior to shipment. 2-58. PREPARATION FOR INTERNAL AIR TRANSPORT, HIGHWAY, OR RAIL SHIPMENT • Heavy objects/loads, such as tool boxes and heavy parts, must always be carried on the floor with the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and ride sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover. • Heavy cabinets must always be mounted as low as possible with the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and right sides of M1079 van. Remember to consider the weight of the items that will be stored in the cabinets. Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover. • Always keep in mind, when placing items inside the M1079 van, that heavier items must always be positioned as low as possible and the weight distributed as equally as possible between left and right sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover. WARNING