TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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DESCRIPTION AND USE OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS—Continued
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TAILGATE
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KEY
CONTROL OR INDICATOR
FUNCTION OR USE
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Locking Handles
Secure tailgate to cargo body. Release handles are spring-
loaded and can be locked in open position. To open
tailgate, rotate handle 1/4 turn up, pull handle out toward
center of tailgate, and rotate 1/4 turn down. This locks
handle in open position. Repeat for other side. To close
tailgate, ensure that both handles are locked in open
position. Close tailgate and rotate handle 1/4 turn up.
Spring pressure of handle will secure tailgate once pin of
handle lines up with hole in body. Repeat for other side.
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Ladder
Swings down when tailgate is open.
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Lockpin
Secures ladder to inside of tailgate when ladder is not in
use. Ladder should be secured when tailgate is closed.
