2-16.
TM 5-3805-262-10
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Para
Initial Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Bucket Height Control
Adjustment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16a
Return-To-Dig Control
Adjustment
2-16b
Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17a
Starting the Loader . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17b
2-15. INITIAL CHECKS
Stopping the Loader . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Loader . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation for
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing the Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation for Air Transport .
Operating Instructions on Decals
and Instruct Ion Plates . . . . . . . .
Para
2-17c
2-17d
2-18
2-18a
2-18b
2-18c
2-19
Refer to current lubrication order and lubricate loader. Refer to page 2-29 and per-
form before operation PMCS.
a. Bucket Height Control Adjustment.
This control automatically stops loader
bucket at a dump height that you select. Use this control when you are loading
trucks, hoppers, rail cars, etc. This control consists of a control lever located
under the left instrument panel and a
lever.
(1) Lift bucket height control
microswitch mounted on bracket next to control
lever all the way up.
operating loader
Noise level exceeds 85 dB when
with cab windows open. All personnel shall wear a
hearing protective device when operating loader
with windows open to prevent hearing loss.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Start engine.
Use LIFT ARM control lever in RAISE to
raise bucket to desired height. Return
control lever to NEUT. position when
desired height obtained.
Turn off engine.
Push bucket height control lever down
until you hear microswitch make a
sound.
Start engine.
Use LIFT ARM control lever in LOWER to
lower bucket to ground.
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