TM 5-2420-231-10
OPERATOR LEVEL
OPERATION OF BACKHOE LOADER (BHL) UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
References
None
Materials/Parts
Duct tape (WP 0029, Item 33)
Equipment Condition
None
Personnel Required
Two
BHL OPERATING PROCEDURES
Breaking In The BHL
NOTE
Before operating the BHL, perform all "Before" Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS) (WP 0022).
Upon receipt of the BHL or after engine rebuild/replacement, observe following break-in precautions during first
20 hours of operation.
a. Operate the BHL under Usual Conditions for first 8 hours.
b. Do not operate engine hard at stall speeds (wheels slowly turning or stopped and engine operating at full
throttle).
c.
Keep engine at normal operating temperature (engine coolant temperature gage in green area).
d. Do not operate engine at idle speeds for more than 10 minutes.
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