TM-9-2320-344-10
TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985A4GMT
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
TM-9-2320-344-10 - Page 268 of 1012
Table 1.
HIAB Material Handling Crane Load Information
HIAB MODEL 8108-2CD
(refer to data plate on passenger side rear fender)
Maximum Capacity at Boom Length of 13 ft. (3.97 m):
6800 lbs (3 087 kg)
Maximum Capacity at Boom Length of 20 ft. (6.1 m):
4500 lbs (2 043 kg)
Maximum Turning Radius:
410 degrees
Tilt Warning Alarm Initiation:
7 degrees
e.
When operating the HIAB material handling crane:
(1) Ensure that all personnel working in the immediate area of the vehicle are
wearing hearing protection during crane operation.
(2) Ensure the hoist cable is vertical before starting the lift. Don't use crane to drag
load sideways.
(3) Even if a hydraulic line is sheared or broken on the lift or extension cylinder,
the crane will still function sufficiently to get the load down.
(4) Lift one load at a time. Do not lift two or more separately rigged loads at one
time, even if the loads are within the rated crane capacity.
(5) When slings, ties, hooks, etc. are used, make certain they are correctly
positioned and secured before raising or lowering the loads.
(6) If a tipping condition is encountered:
(a) Start lowering the load with the hoist cable and retract or elevate the boom
to bring the load in.
(b) Never lower or extend the boom as this will aggravate the tipping condition.
(7) When using the crane hoist, avoid sudden stops:
(a) Increased loading will result.
(b) Could cause tipping or a structural failure of crane to occur.
NOTE
In manual operation, the crane is operated by the control levers on the
main valve control unit.
2.
Manual (Vehicle Mounted Controls) Operation.
CAUTION
Whenever the boom is being extended, the HOIST control lever must
be pushed down to allow at least 1 ft. (0.3 m) of space between the
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