TM 5-3805-292-10
0026
LOADING MACHINE ON FLATCAR (DRIVING)
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NOTE
Ensure wheels of flatcar are chocked.
1. Start machine and allow to warm up (WP 0005).
2. Raise loader arms so that loader arms and work tool will clear flatcar ramp (WP 0005).
WARNING
The machine can slip and fall from trailer or ramp and cause injury or death. Make sure
trailer and ramp are not slippery. Remove all oil, grease, ice, etc.
When driving machine on or off trailer, go slowly and keep machine centered on trailer and
ramp.
Always use a ground guide when driving machine up ramp to load on trailer.
Be alert for personnel in the area while operating machine. Always check to ensure area is
clear of personnel and obstructions before moving.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to
equipment.
3. Following instructions from flatcar load master and ground guides, slowly drive straight onto flatcar.
a. Use low speed only.
b. When passing over spanners between flatcars, maintain a constant speed. Do not stop suddenly or
reverse direction.
4. Once machine is correctly positioned on flatcar, rest work tool on wood blocks.
5. Return control levers to neutral position and engage parking brake (WP 0005).
6. Stop engine (WP 0005).
7. Move auxiliary pedal left and right to relieve residual hydraulic system pressure in lines (WP 0005).
8. Notify Field Maintenance to disconnect battery cables.
9. Close and latch side windows.
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