Raising boom - TM-9-2350-256-10

OPERATING PROCEDURES (cont) - TM-9-2350-256-10_168

Precautions to follow when raising boom.

TM-9-2350-256-10 Carrier Cargo Tracked 6-Ton M548A1 (2350-01-096-9356) Manual
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TM 9-2350-256-10 2-11. OPERATING PROCEDURES-Continued. (3) Raising boom. WARNING · To avoid injury, do not stand on top of vehicle while boom is being used. · To avoid injury, do not stand on engine deck while operating boom. Boom support latch will guide hoist winch cable out of path of retracting boom. CAUTION To avoid damage to boom and hydraulic system, always keep boom in stowed (travel lock) position when not in use. (a) Prepare main or auxiliary hydraulic system for operation (see para. 2-11c). (b) Release boom latch (1) and lock in unhooked position. (c) Move BOOM SAFETY control lever (2) forward to STOW position. Keep BOOM SAFETY lever forward and move BOOM operating lever (3) to FORWARD position. (d) Loosen stayline cable locking tabs on both left and right sides and position away from stayline cable. CAUTION Ensure stayline cables do not snag on vehicle top when raising boom. NOTE · These levers must be engaged to operate boom with main engine ONLY. When using auxiliary hydraulics, use only BOOM operating lever (3). · When AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC position is selected, only BOOM operating lever is needed to raise or lower boom. 2-138

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