TM 5-3805-294-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
MOVING THE HYEX
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Engine running. (WP 0007)
MOVING THE HYEX
WARNING
Before moving the machine or operating the boom, ensure that the boom has at least 10
ft (3 m) of clearance from overhead wires, power lines, or structures. If lines are near to
your operating area, notify your supervisor prior to operating the boom. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
Keep personnel clear of the machine when traveling. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.
NOTE
If traveling long distances, ensure that travel motors are at the back of the machine.
If travel motors are at the front of the machine, the machine moves in opposite direction
as described in these procedures.
When traveling up slopes, keep the bucket on the uphill side and just above the ground.
When traveling down a slope, operate control pedals or levers slowly.
1.
Move pilot shutoff lever (Figure 1, Item 1) to the unlocked (down) position.
1
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LOCK
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Figure 1.
Pilot Shutoff Lever Unlocked.
