TM 5-3805-248-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
WARNING
This machine has been designed to operate safely and efficiently within the limits specified in this TM.
Operation beyond these limits is prohibited in accordance with AR 70-1 without written approval from:
Commander, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, ATTN: AMSTA-DSA-CS, Warren,
MI, 48397-5000.
WARNING
Hearing protection is required when operating machine. Failure to wear hearing protection may cause hear-
ing loss.
1.
This work package contains instructions for safely operating the scraper under usual conditions.
2.
Read and become familiar with information in this work package and in WP 0006 00 and WP 0007 00 BEFORE operating
machine.
3.
Operation under unusual conditions is described in WP 0008 00.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING MACHINE
WARNING
Use caution and maintain three-point contact all times when mounting and dismounting machine, to avoid
injury.
Do NOT use steering wheel as a handhold. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury.
1.
Mount and dismount machine only at locations with steps and/or grabhandles. Do NOT use steering wheel as a handhold.
2.
Ensure steps and/or grabhandles are clean and secure before using them.
3.
Face machine when mounting and dismounting.
4.
Maintain minimum three-point contact at all times, i.e., two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot.
5.
Never mount or dismount a moving machine.
6.
Never jump from machine.
7.
Do not mount or dismount machine while carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line to pull equipment up to platform.
