TM-9-2320-433-10

TRUCK, CARGO, GUIDED MISSILE TRANSPORTER (GMT), 8X8, M985E1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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FOLD CRANE - Continued

2.

Push ENGINE HIGH IDLE LATCH switch (2) upward to LATCH position and release.

Engine speed will increase to approximately 1500 rpm.

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 (1) and (2).

•

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.

3.

Push boom extension control lever (3) upward to retract inner boom (4).

4.

Push HOIST control lever (5) upward to reel in excess cable (6), leaving enough slack

to connect hoist hook (7) to travel loop (8).

5.

Push inner boom control lever (9) downward to lower inner boom (4) until operator

can reach travel loop (8) from ground level.

WARNING

Use care not to pinch hands or fingers. Heavy parts of crane can cause

serious injury.

6.

Attach hoist hook (7) to travel loop (8).

7.

Push HOIST control lever (5) upward to reel in cable (6) until slack is removed.

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