TM 5-2420-231-10
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BACKHOE OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued
24. If preparing to operate on a slope, observe the following warnings:
WARNING
Hillside operations can be dangerous. Rain, mud, snow, ice, loose gravel, soft ground, etc.,
change ground conditions. Exercise care and good judgment when operating on a hill or
ramp. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Do not exceed front, aft, or side slopes in excess of 15% on hard firm ground. On ground
which is not solid, maximum slopes are less than 15%. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
Make sure seat is in normal operating position and seat belt is fastened when moving BHL
forward on hill. Loss of control may result. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
Before operating backhoe, always engage parking brake and shift direction control lever to
neutral position. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Excessive speed can cause loss of control. Do not coast in neutral. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Do not move the BHL downhill when direction control lever is in neutral position. Loss of
control may result. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Always check service brakes before working on hill. Failure to comply may result in serious
injury or death to personnel.
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