TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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SPADE OPERATION

1.

Prepare main hydraulic system (WP 0073) for operation or auxiliary hydraulic system (WP 0074) for no-load

or emergency operation.

2.

Move SPADE operating lever (Figure 1, Item 1) to RAISE position.

3.

Push spade lock release button (Figure 1, Item 2) and hold.

4.

Move SPADE operating lever (Figure 1, Item 1) to LOWER position until spade clears spade lock, and then

release spade lock release button (Figure 1, Item 2).

5.

Move SPADE operating lever (Figure 1, Item 1) to RAISE or LOWER position for desired operation.

Figure 1.

Operating Spade Controls.

CAUTION

Spade may be used for light earth moving and leveling for preparation of a recovery site

only. Use only lower edge of spade to perform light earth moving. Do not use spade for

preparation if ground is hard or frozen. Failure to comply may result in damage

to equipment.

6.

Lower spade (Figure 2, Item 1) until it touches ground. Keep lever in LOWER position, return engine to idle,

place transmission shift selector (WP 0012) in 3rd position, release brake, and move vehicle forward slowly.

When it stabilizes over spade, shift lever to HOLD position. Place transmission shift selector (WP 0012) to P

position and depress brake.

Figure 2.

Vehicle and Spade Position.

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