TM 9-2320-272-10
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OPERATION OF EXPANSIBLE VAN TRUCK (Contd)
(16) Turn ratchet wrench (8) clockwise to
lock floor (5) and roof (1) panels in position.
(17) Remove holding rods (3) from end
panels (2) and insert each rod (3) into retaining clips on
beam (4).
(18) Close end panels (2) at all corners.
(19) Turn right ratchet (7) counterclockwise
with ratchet wrench (8) to retract right side panel (11).
Crank side (11) until fully retracted. Push locking
plunger (6) upward to lock ratchet (7).
(20) Repeat steps 9 through 19 for left side.
NOTE
Left ratchet operates opposite that of the
right ratchet. Reverse direction of
rotation for operation in steps 10 and 19.
(21) Turn four side locks (12) clockwise with side panel lockwrench (15) and insert all four corner ends of
lock handle assembly (13) into retaining bracket (17). Close lock handle assembly (13) and secure in place with chained
pin (16).
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