Refer to FM 4-30.31 for additional information on vehicle recovery oper-
ations.
NOTE
Lubricate outrigger bottom plate, boom wear pads, and exposed rotation
gears often when cranes are operating in dusty environment (refer to
PMCS - Semiannual procedures (WP 0146) for more information).
1.
When operating a grove crane in a blowing sand environment, perform the following:
2.
Check gear teeth of rotation gear bearing and pinion for an accumulation of sand within
the lubricant.