TM 5-3805-292-10
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OPERATING MACHINE CONTINUED
Supporting Loader Arms When Raised
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WARNING
Whenever loader arms are in raised position, support strut and headed straight pin must
be installed. Operator must not leave cab until support strut and headed straight pin are
installed by an assistant. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to
personnel.
CAUTION
Carefully lower support strut so as not to damage hydraulic lines.
1. Have assistant remove pin (Figure 8, Item 1) from support strut (Figure 8, Item 3) on RH loader arm (Figure 8,
Item 6).
2. Slowly raise loader arms (Figure 8, Item 6) until support strut (Figure 8, Item 3) drops onto cylinder rod
(Figure 8, Item 2). Refer to Operating Machine in this work package.
3. Gently lower loader arms (Figure 8, Item 6) until support strut (Figure 8, Item 3) contacts cylinder housing
(Figure 8, Item 4). Refer to Operating Machine in this work package.
4. Have assistant install pin (Figure 8, Item 1) into support strut (Figure 8, Item 3).
5. Hook retainer (Figure 8, Item 5) around end of pin (Figure 8, Item 1).
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Figure 8. Stowed Support Strut and Pin.
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END OF TASK