TM-9-2320-386-10 Page 109

TM-9-2320-386-10 Operator's Manual for M44A3 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-386-10 2-76 2-28. OPERATION OF CARGO TRUCKS (Contd) (5) To raise dropside (6): (a) Raise dropside (6) and install locking handle (14) at front of dropside (6). Grasp ring (15) and turn T-bolt (8) 90 degrees to secure. NOTE If front and side racks are installed, perform steps b and c. If front and side racks are not installed, go to step d. (b) Insert front and side rack locking pin (9) through retainer ring (8). (c) Install stabilizer (10) with washer (11) and cotter pin (13). (d) Raise opposite dropside (6) as necessary, and secure in place. NOTE If front and side racks are installed, perform step e. If front and side racks are not installed, go to step f. (e) Raise tailgate (1), and install left and right locking handles (4). Grasp ring (3) and turn each T-bolt (2) 90 degrees to secure. (f) Raise tailgate (1) and install hooks (7) on both sides of cargo body/tailgate. (g) Hook safety strap (5). 1 4 2 5 6 7 14 15 11 10 13 9 8 3 13