TM 5-6115-640-14&P
WARNING
When lifting trailer body, use lifting equipment with a minimum capacity of 500 lb. Do not stand
under trailer body while it is being lifted. Failure to observe these precautions can cause death
or injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
(12)
Using suitable lifting equipment with a minimum lifting capacity of 500 lb, lift trailer body (4) from trailer
chassis (5).
b.
Repair. Repair of the trailer bed and fenders is limited to straightening, welding, and repainting body. If
required, repaint in accordance with MIL-T-704 and MIL-C-46168.
c.
Installation.
WARNING
When lifting trailer body, use lifting equipment with a minimum capacity of 500 lb. Do not stand
under trailer body while it is being lifted. Failure to observe these precautions can cause injury
to personnel or damage to equipment.
(1)
Using suitable lifting equipment with a minimum lifting capacity of 500 lb, left trailer body (4, figure 5-6) on
trailer chassis (5) and align mounting holes.
(2)
Insert 10 screws (1) with flat washers (2) through trailer bed and through trailer chassis frame rails.
(3)
Working under trailer, install one flat washer (2) and nut (3) on each screw (1).
(4)
Insert 16 screws (6) with flat washers (7) through trailer body braces into trailer chassis.
(5)
Working under trailer, install one flat washer (7) and nut (8) on each screw (6). Tighten hardware to secure
trailer body to trailer chassis.
(6)
Feed roadside handbrake cable clevis (17) forward through holes in front two braces on trailer body.
(7)
Wrap handbrake cable around pully (16), position pulley in handbrake lever assembly (12) and insert shaft
(15).
(8)
Install washer (14) and cotter pin (13) to secure shaft (15).
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