Section II. MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE
Caution: Do not allow crane-shovel to
2-5. Dismantling for Movement
a. General. When it is necessary to move the
turn or twist during lift. The added strss on lifting
crane-shovel to another worksite, it may be driven under
slings might cause them to break and drop crane-
its own power, or it may be transported by rail. Method
shovel, causing excessive damage to the
of movement will depend on destination and distance
equipment.
involved.
(4) Lift the crane-shovel (on signal) and
b. Movement for Short Distance. The crane-shovel
swing it over flatcar then lower and position it as shown
is never dismantled for short distance movements.
on figures 2-1 or 2-2.
Proceed as follows:
g. Preparation for Storage and Shipment.
(1) Perform preventive maintenance checks
(1) Prepare crane-shovel for temporary
and services (para 3-6).
storage as directed in TM 740-93-1.
(2) Insure that all tools and equipment to be
(2) Remove anti-rotation bars from their
moved with crane-shovel are clean, serviceable, and
stowed position (fig. 2-20), and install (fig. 2-21), to
properly stowed.
prevent cab and platform movement.
(3) Start engine (para 2-10) and drive crane-
(3) Remove floodlights (para 3-181) and
shovel to new worksite.
pack them in a box, protected by ample quantities of
c. Dismantling for Long Distance Movement.
cushioning material.
Refer to the appropriate paragraph in Chapter 4 and
(4) Install block, cribbing, hold-downs, and
remove the front end attachment now installed on
wedges as shown on figures 2-1 and 2-2. Refer to
crane-shovel.
Section 1 (General Rules) and the applicable figure(s) in
d. Preparation for Loading.
Section 4 of the Association of American Railroads
(1) Position flatcar on siding with permanent
Rules Governing the loading of commodities on open
ramp, preferable an earthen end ramp, or where an end
top cars for detailed instructions.
ramp may be constructed (fig. 2-5).
(5) Position accessory boxes on flatcar
(2) Block all wheels of flatcar, and clear deck
and secure as illustrated on figures 2-1 and 2-2. Refer
of previous blocking, tie-downs, or other debris.
to Section 1 (General Rules) and the applicable figure(s)
e. Loading by Drive-On.
in Section 4 of the Association of American Railroads
(1) Perform preventive maintenance checks
Rules governing the loading of commodities on open top
and services (para 3-6).
cars for detailed instructions.
(2) Start engine (para 2-10); drive crane-
(6) Load
and
secure
front
end
shovel slowly and carefully up ramp onto flatcar, and
attachments in the manner shown on figure 2-3. Refer
position it as shown on figures 2-1 or 2-2.
to Section 1 (General Rules) and the applicable figure(s)
f. Loading by Lifting.
in Section 4 of the Association of American Railroads
(1) Position lifting device at flatcar, capable of
Rules governing the loading of commodities on open top
lifting a minimum of 102,000 pounds.
cars for detailed instructions.
(2) Place lifting slings over lifting device hook
and attach to crane-shovel lifting eyes (fig. 2-4).
2-6. Reinstallation After Movement
(3) Attach tagline to keep crane-shovel from
twisting or turning during lifting process.
For reinstallation after movement instructions, refer to
Warning: Keep all personnel not
engaged in loading procedure back and away from
working area to avoid injury, should slings break
during lift.
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