TM 9-2320-279-10-2
M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
WARNING
Do not operate crane unless both outriggers are set
up. Vehicle could turn over causing serious injury or
death.
Put chock blocks under front wheels to prevent truck
overturning.
CAUTION
Do not let cable unwind and become slack or cable
may get tangled on drum.
Do not operate crane with lockpin in lock position,
damage to equipment may result.
Use caution when removing slack from cable. Ensure
that hook block does not catch on hook block stowage
guide or damage to fender or hook block stowage
guide may result.
NOTE
trucks with hook block stowage guide, perform steps (1)
and (2) through (7). Trucks without hook block stowage
guide, perform steps (1.1) through (7).
(1)
Move HOIST control lever (1) to DOWN position to relieve tension on
cable.
(1.1) Move HOIST control lever (1) to DOWN position until hook block (2)
rests on fender (3.1).
(2) Pull and turn lockpin handle (4) so handle end rests on bracket (5).
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