TM 5-3805-290-10
RAIL TRANSPORT - CONTINUED
0023 00
LOADING MACHINE ON FLATCAR - CONTINUED
WARN I N G
Allow exhaust pipe to cool before lowering. Failure to do so may result in serious burns.
CAU T I ON
Machines transported without proper safeguards may incur wind damage. Ensure all doors and
compartments are securely latched and secured against flying open. Failure to do so may cause
damage to equipment during transit.
Exhaust pipe must be taped closed to prevent wind from entering exhaust system and causing tur-
bocharger to spin, without the benefit of lubrication. Failure to cover exhaust pipe may damage
turbocharger.
12.
Use duct tape to cover exhaust opening.
13.
Secure machine against vandalism.
14.
Secure machine on flatcar bed with blocking and tiedowns, in accordance with shipping data plate on machine, illustra-
tion in WP 0020 00 and instructions in WP 0024 00.
00023 00
UNLOADING MACHINE FROM FLATCAR
1.
Chock wheels of flatcar.
2.
Remove blocking and tiedowns from machine.
3.
Remove vandalism protection devices.
4.
Remove tape from exhaust opening.
WAR N I N G
DO NOT operate machine with steering frame lock connected. Steering frame lock must be discon-
nected and securely stowed. If not properly stowed, loss of steering control could result. Failure to fol-
low this warning may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
5.
Disconnect and securely stow steering frame lock (WP 0015 00).
6.
Insert key and turn battery disconnect switch to ON position (WP 0004 00).
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.
7.
Start engine and allow to warm up (WP 0005 00).
8.
Press bottom of hydraulic lockout (IMPLEMENT DISABLE) switch to unlock hydraulic controls (WP 0004 00).
9.
Raise loader arm (WP 0004 00). Remove blocking from under work tool.
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