TM 9-2320-2749-10-2
M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-63. M984E1 CRANE OPERATION (MANUAL CONTROLS) (CONT).
WARNING
Keep boom clear of all electrical lines and other
obstacles while operating crane. Serious injury or
death could result upon contact.
Move BOOM control lever (6) to UP position until hook (7) is 5 to 6
(3)
feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) above left rear fender (3), and boom (8) is
approximately 45 above horizontal.
Move MAST control lever (9) to UP position until the mast (10) is
(4)
fully erect and the cylinders are fully extended. Move BOOM control
lever (6) UP simultaneously as required to maintain the boom (8) at
approximately 45 above horizontal until the mast is fully erect. Hold
the mast control lever to UP position for 2-3 seconds after mast is
fully erect to ensure cylinders are fully filled with oil,
Operate crane with manual controls (para 2-63d and e) or remote
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