11-15 SPADE — CONTINUED
c. Installation
WARNIN G
Spade is heavy. At least three personnel are required to assist in raising and installing
it to hull to avoid serious injury.
1 Position spade assembly (1) with blade
installed.
2 Install two spade pins (3) and two snap
resting on ground and with holes alined to allow spade pins (3) to be
rings (2).
3 Check adjustment of spade to ensure proper operation (see below). Once adjustment is correct, stow in up
position.
d. Adjustment
Spade is heavy. At least three personnel are required to assist in raising, lowering,
and installing it to hull to avoid serious injury.
1 Back up vehicle over log or other object (at least 18 in. [45.7 cm] high) to allow full extension of spade when
lowered.
2 Lower spade (1).
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TM 9-2350-311-20-1
WARNIN G