TM 5-2420-232-10
0026
UNLOADING MACHINE FROM FLATCAR
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NOTE
Ensure wheels of flatcar are chocked.
1.
Provide assistance, as required, to remove blocking and tiedowns from machine.
2.
Remove vandalism protection devices.
3.
Remove tape from exhaust pipe.
4.
Turn battery disconnect switch to ON position (WP 0004).
WARNING
Stand clear of loader/backhoe attachment area when machine is operating. There is no clearance for
personnel in this area when machine turns. Crushing could occur, resulting in injury or death to
personnel.
5.
Start engine and allow to warm up (WP 0005).
6.
Raise loader arm (WP 0004). Remove blocking from under work tool.
7.
Raise backhoe (WP 0004). Remove blocking from under work tool.
WARNING
Always use a ground guide when loading machine on flatcar. Failure to use a ground guide may
cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Drive with extreme caution, at low idle, and in 1st gear only. Failure to follow this warning may
cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
8.
Following instructions from flatcar load master and ground guides, slowly drive straight off flatcars until clear of railhead.
a.
Use 1st gear only.
b.
When passing over spanners between flatcars, maintain a constant speed. Do not jam on brakes or reverse direction.
9.
Park machine (WP 0005).
10. If removed, refit the boom lock (WP 0005).
END OF TASK
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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