TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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RAISING BOOM

WARNING

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Do not stand on top of vehicle while boom is being raised or lowered. Boom can

fall or cables can throw you off. Failure to comply may result in personnel death

or injury.

•

Prior to raising boom remove any loose objects from boom basket and ensure all

hatches are closed. Failure to comply may result in loose objects falling on

personnel standing below, causing personnel death or injury.

•

While raising boom, check that hoist winch, stayline cables, and other equipment

do not catch on deck door, hinges, and handles. Failure to comply may result in

personnel injury and/or damage to equipment.

•

Stay clear from electric power lines before beginning boom lifting and load

movement operations. Boom can come in contact with power lines. Failure to

comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or damage to equipment.

1.

Prepare main hydraulic system (WP 0073) or auxiliary hydraulic system for emergency operation

(WP 0074).

2.

Release boom latch (Figure 1, Item 1), and lock in unhooked position.

Figure 1.

Boom Latch.

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