TM 5-2420-230-10
ATTACHMENTS
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Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-in-1 Bucket Removal and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forklift Attachment Installation and Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backhoe Bucket Removal and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Backhoe Hydraulic Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Wheel and Tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Hose Reel Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APPROVED HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE WORN by operator and any personnel within
22 ft. (7 m) of an IHMEE at high idle or within 12 ft. (4 m) of an IHMEE at low idle. Personnel
hearing can be PERMANENTLY DAMAGED if exposed to constant high noise levels of
85 dB (A) or greater. Personnel exposed to high noise levels shall participate in a hearing
conservation program in accordance with DA PAM 40-501. Hearing loss occurs gradually but
becomes permanent over time. Failure to comply may cause impairment or loss of hearing.
When removing any pins during removal and/or installation, gloves must be used. Failure to
comply may result in serious injuries.
The Interim High-Mobility Engineer Excavator (IHMEE) is a four-wheel drive, medium vehicle which is fitted as standard
with a Front-End Loader (FEL) and backhoe. A forklift attachment is available, which is capable of being fitted by the
operator to the FEL arms quick-hitch. The vehicle is also equipped with a hose reel, allowing it to operate various hydraulic
hand tools.
8-2. 4-IN-1 BUCKET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
a. Removal.
(1)
With the aid of an assistant, position vehicle on level ground, ensure PARK BRAKE lever is ON (Para 4-11), and
select N (Neutral) gear.
(2)
Lower loader arms to position just clear of the ground.
(3)
(4)
Disconnect lights and remove from FEL bucket (if installed) (Para 5-12).
(5)
Remove retaining clip and pin securing center ripping tooth, place tooth in down position, and install pin and
retaining clip.
(6)
Clean area around hydraulic quick-release couplings on loader arms.
(7)
Disconnect hydraulic quick-release couplings, cap and plug hydraulic lines, remove hydraulic lines from
quick-hitch, and lay over front of 4-in-1 bucket.
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