TM 5-3805-290-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
STEERING MACHINE
0005 00
WAR N I N G
DO NOT operate machine with steering frame lock connected. Steering frame lock must be disconnected
and securely stowed. If not properly stowed, loss of steering control could result. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Operator controls machine direction using steering wheel.
WARN I N G
Stand clear of frame articulation area when machine is operating. There is no clearance for personnel in
this area when machine turns. Crushing could occur, resulting in injury or death to personnel.
2.
The loader is capable of 40-degree turns in either direction. Because machine articulates when turning, it is crucial that
personnel stand clear when machine is operating.
3.
Avoid oversteering. Become familiar with steering characteristics of machine before attempting maneuvers in limited
space.
WAR N I N G
Machine without work tool attached is light in the front and therefore susceptible to overturning. When
driving without work tool attached to loader arm, drive slowly and DO NOT make sharp turns. Failure to
follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
4.
When driving without a work tool attached, drive slowly. DO NOT make sharp turns.
WAR N I N G
Ensure wheels are blocked before manually releasing parking brake. Failure to follow this warning may
result in machine rolling, causing injury or death to personnel, or damage to equipment.
5.
In the event of primary steering system failure, primary steering failure alert indicator will light and action alarm will
sound. Secondary steering electric pump will automatically come on, as will the secondary steering alert indicator. Per-
form the following steps to bring machine to a safe stop:
a.
Steer machine carefully to a safe location.
b.
Stop machine and engage parking brake.
c.
Shut down engine.
d.
Troubleshoot malfunction.
e.
DO NOT operate machine until problem has been corrected.
