TM 5-3805-290-10
AIR TRANSPORT BY C-5 AND C-17 AIRCRAFT - CONTINUED
0027 00
UNLOAD MACHINE
00027 00
1.
Remove blocking and tiedowns from machine.
2.
Remove vandalism protection devices.
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.
3.
Disconnect and securely stow steering frame lock (WP 0015 00).
4.
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.
5.
Start engine and allow to warm up (WP 0005 00).
6.
Press bottom of hydraulic lockout (IMPLEMENT DISABLE) switch to unlock hydraulic controls (WP 0004 00).
7.
Raise loader arm as required so that loader arm and work tool will clear crest of aircraft ramp (WP 0004 00). Remove
blocking from under work tool.
WARN I N G
Always use a ground guide when operating machine down ramp to unload from aircraft. Failure to
use a ground guide may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Using ground guide assistance and in 1st gear forward ONLY, SLOWLY drive straight off aircraft until clear of ramp.
8.
9.
Park machine in staging area clear of aircraft (WP 0005 00).
10.
Inspect machine to ensure it is operational. Perform Before operation PMCS (WP 0011 00 and WP 0012 00).
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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