TM 9-2330-359-14&P
2-19. SLINGING OPERATIONS (Con’t).
c. M872A3.
(1) Pull latch (6) out and pull sling provi-
sion (7) out to fully extended position. Repeat for other
sling provisions.
(2) Attach lifting cables to sling provisions
(7) and complete slinging operation according to
semitrailer data plate.
(3) On completion of slinging operation,
remove lifting cables from sling provisions (7).
(4) Pull latch (6) out and push sling
provision (7) into fully retracted position. Release latch to
lock sling provision in stowed position.
(5) Repeat step 4 to stow other sling
provisions (7).
S e c t i o n I V . O P E R A T I O N U N D E R U N U S U A L C O N D I T I O NS
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Extreme Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Mud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Saltwater Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2-20. GENERAL.
a. This section contains instructions for safely operating the M872 Series Flatbed Semitrailers under unusual
conditions. In addition to normal preventive maintenance and service, special care must be taken to keep the
semitrailers operational in extreme temperatures and humidity.
b. Chronic failure of materiel resulting from exposure to extreme conditions must be reported in accordance
with DA Pam 738-750.
2-21. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
a. Special care must be taken when operating the semitrailers in cold weather. Refer to FM 21-305 for special
instructions for all semitrailers.
b. Refer to Chapter 3, Section l for proper lubrication during extreme cold weather.
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