TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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LOCKOUT BLOCKS OPERATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
General mechanic's tool kit
(WP 0135, Table 1, Item 2)
Personnel Required
Crewman (3)
References
Shut down main engine (WP 0017)
References (cont.)
Spade operation (WP 0075)
Starting main engine (WP 0010)
Equipment Condition
Vehicle parked on level surface
WARNING
•
Carry loads as near to 4 ft (1.219 m) retraction as possible for safety and stability.
Failure to comply may result in load swinging and impacting, causing personnel
death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.
•
Stabilize loads against spade when moving. Failure to comply may result in load
swinging and impacting personnel, causing personnel death, injury, and/or
damage to equipment
CAUTION
•
Do not exceed maximum speeds. Exceeding maximum speeds could cause
damage to equipment.
•
Attach guide ropes to carrying load to help stabilize load. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
•
Lockout blocks are used when lifting and carrying loads from 6 to 20 tons (5.4 to
18.1 metric tons). They prevent damaging the front suspension system. Blocks will
be used for carrying.
•
When traveling on level, hard surface (gravel), maximum load size is 6 to 15 tons
(5.4 to 13.6 metric tons). Maximum vehicle speed is 3 mph (4.8 km/h). Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
When traveling on level, hard surface (smooth), maximum load size is 15 to
20
tons (13.6
to 18.1 metric tons). Maximum vehicle speed is 2 mph (3.2 km/h).
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
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