TM 5-3805-291-10
MARINE TRANSPORT (RO/RO PROCEDURES) - CONTINUED
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RO/RO REGULATIONS
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WAR N I N G
Safe RO/RO operation depends on strict adherence to RO/RO regulations. Failure to do so may result in
injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Only qualified and screened operators are permitted to drive machine in RO/RO operations.
WARN I N G
All personnel working in machine operating areas during RO/RO operations must wear hearing
protection. Failure to wear hearing protection may result in hearing loss.
2.
All personnel working in machine operating areas must wear hearing protection.
3.
Do not move machine about vessel without ground guide assistance.
4.
Do not start machine until directed to do so. Before moving out, test brakes.
5.
Operate machine with lights on.
6.
Only one machine may transit a ramp at any time.
7.
Do not leave machine engine running unattended.
8.
Fuel tank on machine must be filled in accordance with Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) port
call message.
LOADING MACHINE ON SHIP
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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.
1.
Start loader engine and allow to warm up (WP 0005 00).
2.
Raise loader arm as required so that loader arm and work tool will clear ship ramps (WP 0004 00).
WAR N I N G
Always use a ground guide when operating machine up or down ramps. Failure to use a ground guide may
cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
When operating machine up or down ramps, drive with extreme caution and in 1st gear ONLY. Failure to
follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
3.
With ground guide assistance, negotiate ramps in 1st gear ONLY.
4.
After loading, park machine where directed to do so.
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