APPENDIX E Preparation for Shipment and Operation

Section II. Expendable and Durable Items-CONT.

Preparation for Shipment

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APPENDIX E

Preparation for Shipment and Operation

E-1. SCOPE.

This appendix provides instructions to prepare the Interim High-Mobility Engineer Excavator (IHMEE) for shipment by all

modes of air, sea, rail, or highway along with information on readying the vehicle for operation after transportation.

E-2. PREPARATION FOR C-130 SHIPMENT AND OPERATION.

This Task Covers:

a. Preparation for Shipment

b. Preparation for Operation

INITIAL SETUP

References

Test Equipment

None

Tools and Special Tools

Equipment Conditions

Lifting chain assembly, BII, Item 15, Appendix B

TM or Para

Condition Description

Ratchet, 1/2-in., BII, Item 21, Appendix B

None

Socket, 10mm, BII, Item 26, Appendix B

Wrench, adjustable, BII, Item 36, Appendix B

Drawings Required

None

Materials/Parts

Ties, cable, Item 10, Appendix D

Estimated Time to Complete

Dunnage, suitable

30 min.

Personnel Required

MOS 21J, Construction Engineering Operator

a. Preparation for Shipment.

(1)

Ensure vehicle is positioned on level ground.

(2)

Ensure PARK BRAKE lever is ON (Para 4-11).

(3)

Ensure EGS shift lever is in N (Neutral) (Para 5-4).

(4)

Ensure headlights are stowed on the bucket (Para 5-12).

(4.1) Ensure hose reel is stowed (Para 8-7).

(5)

Ensure backhoe pivot pin is installed (Para 7-2).

(6)

Ensure FEL travel stops are deployed and locking clevis is attached to 4-in-1 bucket (Para 6-2).

(7)

Remove tow hitch (Para 7-4).

(8)

Ensure fuel tank is 3/4 full for C-130 transport or 1/4 full for all other transport.

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