TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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MOVING BOOM FORWARD AND BACKWARD
WARNING
Do not stand on top of vehicle while boom is being raised or lowered. Failure to
comply may result in boom impacting, causing personnel death or injury.
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.
Personnel hearing can be permanently damaged if exposed to constant high noise
levels of 85 dB or greater. Wear approved hearing protection devices when
working in high noise level areas. Personnel exposed to high noise levels shall
participate in a hearing conservation program in accordance with DA PAM 40-501
(WP 0131). Hearing loss occurs gradually but becomes permanent over time.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
CAUTION
Maximum lift for live boom operation is not to exceed 25 tons (22.7 metric tons). Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
The boom is capable of moving 4 ft (1.2 m) back from full-forward position.
1.
Move boom back from full-forward position, move BOOM operating lever (Figure 3, Item 1) to RETRACT
position, and hold until boom has reached desired position.
Figure 3.
Boom Controls.
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