TM 9--2350--292--10
0047 00--1
OPERATE BOOM
0047 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Rigging Boom, Raising Boom, Moving Boom Forward and Backward, Lowering Boom, Lockout Blocks
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and special Tools
Socket wrench set (item 38, Table 2, WP 0128 00)
Lockout blocks (item 8, Table 2, WP 0128 00)
Personnel Required
Three
Equipment Conditions
Vehicle parked and brakes locked; main engine shut
down (WP 0019 00)
References
WP 0029 00
WP 0045 00
WP 0046 00
WP 0048 00
WP 0128 00
WP 0019 00
WP 0102 00
The boom is powered by main hydraulic system under normal conditions. In an emergency the boom may be
raised or lowered under no--load conditions using auxiliary hydraulic system. The boom controls are in operators
area.
WARNING
Do not stand on top of vehicle while boom is being raised or lowered. Failure to comply may
result in boom impacting personnel causing injury or DEATH to personnel.
CAUTION
If powerpack is removed, and APU is non--operational, leave boom in full raised posi-
tion. Do not attempt to lower boom; damage to boom, boom cylinders and hydraulic
system could occur.
To avoid damage to the boom and hydraulic system, always keep boom in stowed
position when not in use.
NOTE
In extreme or emergency cases, notify unit maintenance to ground hop APU and lower boom.