TM 5-3805-260-10d.Driving(On). The following steps describe how to drive the machine into the aircraft and to balance the load onthe aircraft floor.(1)Disconnect the lower ends of the jacksfrom the load transfer axle, swing thejacks all the way up and temporarily strapthem to the transfer axle cylinders.(2)Start the engine and raise the load transferaxle and the bowl so the two transfer axlewheels and the bowl load transfer wheelsare well clear of any ground obstructions inthe area between the machine and theaircraft.(3)Drive the machine to the aircraft ramp,aligning the machine with the aircraft sothe machine can be backed into theaircraft with little or no steering. Setparking brake.(4)Power down load transfer axle and thebowl.(5)Remove the two bolts and lower liftcylinder pin from both lift cylinders.Retract the cylinders, strap the cylindereyes to the draft frame arms.(6)Release parking brake and back themachine into the aircraft.(7)Reinstall the lower ends of the jacks in thelugs on the load transfer axle. Adjust thejacks to maintain a distribution load of thetractor wheels onto the load transfer axle.(8)Stop the engine. The machine is nowready for lashing to the aircraft.1-54
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