TM 5-2420-230-10
To prevent inadvertent movement of the FEL arms
when installing the maintenance arm, CROSS
COUNTRY DRIVING must be selected on the
backhoe mode switch. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel.
Do not allow personnel to perform maintenance on
FEL or backhoe with buckets loaded and/or raised.
Failure to comply may result in injury and/or death
to personnel.
If the FEL arms are required to be raised for
service work, the maintenance arm must be fitted.
Do not work under raised FEL arms unless the
maintenance arm is fitted. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Never work under vehicle raised by the FEL,
backhoe, or stabilizers. If the vehicle must be
raised, place supporting blocks under frame.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
(4)
To secure FEL arms, lower bucket to ground or use
travel stops/locking clevis (Para 6-2) and maintenance arm.
(5)
If the engine is hot, run engine at idle speed without load for 2 min. to cool turbo.
Turn ignition switch to OFF to stop engine. Lock ignition switch in OFF position. Death or serious
injury may result if the unsupported vehicle moves unexpectedly during maintenance.
Never lubricate or service vehicle while it is moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing clear of
moving parts. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
If a maintenance procedure must be performed with the engine running, do not leave vehicle
unattended. Failure to comply may result in injury or death.
Ensure MODE CONTROL switch is set to ROAD/BACKHOE before shutting OFF engine. Failure to
do so will allow suspension to rise and may result in injury to personnel.
(6)
Ensure MODE CONTROL switch is set to ROAD/BACKHOE (Para 5-3).
(7)
Unless otherwise specified, shut OFF Engine (Para 5-2) and place electrical master switch in OFF position
(8)
Attach "Do Not Operate" tag to ignition switch.
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