TM-9-2320-431-10-1

TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8, M984A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL; PART 1 OF 2

JUNE 2009

TM-9-2320-431-10-1 - Page 1170 of 1244

OPERATE GROVE CRANE IN SAND OR MUD

CAUTION

Take necessary precautions to ensure a firm footing for the crane

outriggers by using a field-expedient blocking underneath the outrigger

pads. Refer to FM 4-30.31 for additional information on vehicle recovery

operations.

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 (Volume 2, WP 0186) 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.