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TM 5-3805-290-10
ROADING MACHINE (SELF-DEPLOYMENT)
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Roading Machine (Self-Deployment)
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required
References
MOS 21E, Heavy Construction Equipment Opera-
tor
1.
Check with proper authorities to obtain any necessary permits or licenses.
2.
Perform Before operation Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (WP 0011 00 and WP 0012 00).
3.
Ensure tires are inflated to correct pressure:
a.
Front: 36 psi (248 kPa)
b.
Rear: 25 psi (172 kPa)
WAR N I N G
If operating machine without work tool attached, machine is light in the front end 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 equip-
ment.
4.
Ensure work tool is NOT loaded.
5.
Raise loader arm sufficiently off ground to ensure adequate road clearance (WP 0004 00).
6.
Place hydraulic control levers in HOLD position (WP 0004 00).
7.
Press top of hydraulic lockout (IMPLEMENT DISABLE) switch to lock hydraulic control levers (WP 0004 00).
8.
Travel at a moderate speed. Maximum travel speed for loader is 24 mph (38.5 kph).
9.
When traveling longer distances, stop for 30 minutes each hour or 25 miles (40 km) traveled, to allow tires and compo-
nents to cool.
10.
Watch gages and alert indicators for any evidence of malfunction or overheating (WP 0004 00).
11.
During stops, inspect machine for evidence of fluid leaks. Check fluid levels and maintain at optimum levels (WP 0012
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