TM 5-3805-260-10
MOVING THE TRACTOR-SCRAPER
WARNING
Do not move machine without normal air pressure.
Shearing protection must be worn when working within
33 feet of the tractor-scraper.
NOTE
It is possible to start the engine when the
transmission
selector
lever
is
in
other
than
NEUTRAL, but the machine will not move. Should
this happen, move the selector lever to NEUTRAL,
then to the desired speed range.
1.
Be sure seat belt is fastened.
3.
Raise scraper bowl just high enough to clear
obstructions.
5.
Depress accelerator.
2.
Push parking brake button.
WARNING
Do not move tractor-scraper until air pressure
registers
normal
and
brake
button
remains
depressed.
4.
Release safety lock. Move transmission speed
selector to first speed.
WARNING
Check to be sure area is clear of personnel and
obstructions.
6.
Turn at slow speed to check steering.
7.
Operate under light load for 5 minutes.
8.
Check brakes in safe area before traveling any
distance.
NOTE
In an emergency the tractor-scraper can be moved in first gear with the emergency brake applied.
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