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 278 of 1012

WARNING

Ensure that either ON/OFF power switch on rear junction box

(8108/8108-2 HIAB crane) or power switch on power display box

(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.

NOTE

Ensure remote-control unit ON/OFF power switch is set to OFF (push-

ed in) before proceeding to Step (s).

t.

u.

Press power button (9) on power display box, indicator (10) will illuminate (green).

v.

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.

w. Set ENGINE HIGH IDLE ON/OFF switch (15) to ON position.

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 (u) and (v).

x.

Push ENGINE HIGH IDLE LATCH switch (16) 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.

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