TM 5-2420-230-10
Ensure FEL ripper arms are stowed before backing vehicle with bucket on or near the ground, unless
rippers are required for ground breaking. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
a. Deploy.
(1)
Remove locking clip (1) and retaining
pin (2) from bracket (3), and lower ripper
arm (4) to ground.
Ensure ripper arms are in the full down
position and that retaining pin and locking
clip are secured on storage bracket for
ground-breaking operations. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
(2)
Insert retaining pin (2) in stowage
bracket (5) and replace locking clips (1).
(3)
Repeat steps for remaining ripper arms.
b. Usage.
(1)
Deploy ripper arms.
(2)
Ground-breaking operations are performed by moving vehicle in reverse and using ripper arms to engage ground.
(3)
Operator must be familiar with 4-in-1 bucket operations and joystick controls (Para 6-3) before performing
ground-breaking operations. When moving vehicle forward, roll 4-in-1 bucket forward slightly to raise base of
ripper arms off ground.
(4)
Stow ripper arms when finished with
ground-breaking operations, or when
preparing vehicle for road use.
c. Stow.
(1)
Remove locking clip (1) and retaining
pin (2) from stowage bracket (5).
(2)
Lift ripper arm (4) into full, upright position
and place in bracket (3).
(3)
Insert retaining pin (2) into bracket (3) only
and replace locking clip (1).
(4)
Perform steps for remaining ripper arms.
