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TM-9-2330-380-14-P Semitrailer Van: Electronic Tactical 12-Ton 4-Wheel XM1063 (NSN 2330-01-224-9244) and M129A4 (NSN 2330-01-372-5642) Manual

Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

TM 9-2330-380-14&P

2-18. Operating Fire Extinguisher (M129A4 Only)

WARNING

Handle charged fire extinguisher with care. To prevent serious injury to personnel, DO NOT jar

or expose to temperature above 140o F (60o C).

a. Remove fire extinguisher from mounting bracket by releasing clamp.

b. Rotate horn (3) to UP position. Break safety wire and remove safety pin

(1).

c. Squeeze trigger (2) and aim horn (3) at base of flame.

2-19. Lowering and Raising Rear Platform (M129A4 Only)

WARNING

With lock pins removed, upper part of the platform will be loose. In both raising and

lowering operations, person supporting platform must exercise care to prevent injury.

NOTE

Two persons are required to do this task, one

at each edge of platform.

a. Lowering Rear Platform

Remove two quick release pins (1) from two upper

attach plates (2). Lower platform (3) until it comes

to rest on chains.

b. Raising Rear Platform

Raise platform (3) so that it rests against van body.

Secure in position with two quick release pins (1) at

two upper attach plates (2).

NOTE

Rear platform must be level for door to open/close

properly.

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