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M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL VOLUME 2 OF 2

DECEMBER 1998

CHANGE 3

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M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)

2-63. M984E1 CRANE OPERATION (MANUAL CONTROLS) (CONT).

e.

Raise and Lower Load.

(1)

(2)

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WARNING

Be sure that area is clear of personnel before moving

SWING control lever. Boom should be swung slow

enough so crane operator has complete control. Boom

moving out of control could cause serious injury or

death.

CAUTION

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Do not let cable become slack or cable may get

tangled on drum.

Do not drag load sideways on ground or damage to

crane may result.

Operate SWING control lever (1) and center end of boom (2) directly

over load.

CAUTION

Release hook lock before connecting to load to avoid

damage to hook lock.

Operate HOIST control lever (3) to raise or lower cable (4) and connect

load hook (5) to load.