TM 5-2420-230-24-1
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENT
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General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Preparation and Isolation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore IHMEE to Operational Readiness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forklift Tines Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The forklift is attached to the Front-End Loader (FEL) arms with a quick-hitch mounting.
18-2. VEHICLE PREPARATION AND ISOLATION.
Prior to commencement of maintenance on the Interim High-Mobility Engineer Excavator (IHMEE) vehicle, perform the
following procedure:
(1)
Ensure vehicle is positioned on level ground.
(2)
Ensure parking brake is applied (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(3)
Raise FEL, install maintenance arm, and lower FEL onto maintenance arm, as required (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(4)
Shut OFF engine (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(5)
Place electrical master switch in OFF position (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(6)
Attach "Do Not Operate" tag to ignition switch (TM 5-2420-230-10).
18-3. RESTORE IHMEE TO OPERATIONAL READINESS.
Upon completion of maintenance activities, restore power and return vehicle to operational readiness using the following
procedure:
(1)
Place electrical master switch in ON position (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(2)
Remove "Do Not Operate" tag from ignition switch (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(3)
Ensure parking brake is applied (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(4)
Start engine (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(5)
Raise FEL, remove maintenance arm, and lower FEL to ground or travel position as required
(6)
Complete necessary documents and return IHMEE to relevant authority.
