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 274 of 1012
(8108-2CD) is set to OFF position or crane may move if controls are
accidentally manipulated. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
c.
Ensure remote-control unit ON/OFF power switch (8) is set to OFF (pushed in)
before proceeding to Step (d).
d.
Press power button (9) on power display box, indicator (10) will illuminate (green).
e.
Twist remote-control unit ON/OFF power switch (8) to ON position.
WARNING
Hearing protection is required for all personnel in immediate area
when vehicle engine is in high-idle mode. Failure to comply may result
in injury to personnel.
f.
Set ENGINE HIGH IDLE ON/OFF switch (1) to ON position.
g.
Push ENGINE HIGH IDLE LATCH switch (11) upward to LATCH position and
release. Engine speed will increase to approximately 1500 rpm.
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
boom extension sheave at the end of the boom and the snatch block.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
If engine speed does not increase and maintain approximately
1500 rpm, move ENGINE HIGH IDLE ON/OFF switch to off
position and repeat Steps (f) and (g).
•
Crane control valves have variable speed capability. Moving a
lever slightly will cause slow movement of the crane function.
Moving the lever to its full travel will cause the crane function to
move faster.
h.
Check each of the five switch levers on remote-control unit (3) for proper response
and function (refer to HIAB crane front remote station and remote-control system
controls and indicators (WP 0027) for more information).
i.
Push remote-control ON/OFF power switch (8) to OFF position until ready to use
crane.
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