TM9-2330-368-14 & P
2-15. OPERATION (cont)
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(b) A 2-inch black stripe (2) painted
on each side of the tongue beam
7-3/4 inches forward of the bed.
(c) An amber clearance marker light
(3) mounted on the tongue strip.
(d) A blackout clearance marker light
(4) mounted directly above the
amber light.
CAUTION
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If the clearance marker lights and/
or black stripes become visible
during backing, the turn is too
sharp and jackknifing is occuring.
(6) Backing. When backing, the rear of the
(b) Station one ground guide to the
HEMAT will always move in the op-
right or left rear of the trailer and
posite direction of that in which the
the other ground guide to the left
front wheels are turned. When the
or right front of the towing vehi-
wheels of the towing vehicle are turned
cle. Front ground guide must be
to the right, the rear of the HEMAT
visible to operator at all times to
will go to the left. When the HEMAT
provide backing instructions.
has turned and backing in a straight line
is required, turn the towing vehicle
CAUTION
wheels in the direction that the HE-
Upon observing jackknife
MAT is moving. This will slowly bring
indicators operator must stop
the towing vehicle and the HEMAT in
HEMTT immediately to pre-
a straight line.
vent damage.
CAUTION
(c) Back up slowly and pay close at-
Two ground guides are needed to
tention to ground guide's signals.
back the HEMAT safely. Avoid
backing up HEMTT/HEMAT
c. Unloading HEMAT.
system if possible. Refer to FM
21-60 for instructions on hand
(1) Remove any tie downs from the load.
signals.
(2) Unload cargo.
(a) Adjust rear view mirrors on both
sides of HEM MT for best visibility
(3) Remove pod stops as necessary.
of the trailer and space behind.
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