TM 5-3810-207-20/TO 36C23-3-37-12
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
6. Unloading Crone-Shovel
a.
Blocking and Tiedown Removal. Remove the
blocking and tiedowns as instructed on figure 2.
b.
Ramp Unloading.
(1)
Construct an unloading ramp as illustrated
on figure 3.
(2)
Perform all before-operation services (TM
5-3810-207-100).
(3)
Drive the crane-shovel off the ramp (TM
5-3810-207-10).
c.
Lifting the Crane-Shovel. Attach the necessary
slings and spreaders to the lifting eyes (fig. 2) of the
crane-shovel and to the hook of a suitable lifting device.
Lower the crane-shovel and remove the slings.
d.
Unloading
Attachments.
Unload
the
attachments as instructed on figure 4.
7. Unpacking New Equipment
a.
Unpacking.
(1)
Crane accessories. Crane accessories
such as lights, batteries, windshield wiper,
and rearview mirror will arrive in boxes
packed in waterproof paper. Use care in
removing cover from boxes; pull nails to
remove boards. Gouging with a bar might
damage
contents
of
boxes.
The
remaining
items
are
wrapped
in
waterproof and pressure-sensitive tape
and stored in the toolbox.
(2)
Crane components. Crane components
such as hoist cable, tag line winder, chain
tightener, shovel boom crowd chain, and
crowd lagging are packed in wooden
crates (fig. 2). Remove the components
from the crates.
(3)
Inspect the equipment against the packing
list and report all discrepancies to the
proper authority.
b.
Removal of Protective Material and Devices.
Prepare the crane-shovel for inspection and/or operation
as outlined on DA Form 2258, attached on or near the
operator's controls.
8. Inspecting and Servicing New Equipment
a.
Inspecting New Equipment.
(1)
Make a complete visual inspection to
make sure the required tools, repair parts,
and publications are with the equipment
(TM 5-3810-207-10).
(2)
Visually inspect the carrier and crane
engines and mounted components for
missing items or damage that may have
occurred during loading, shipment, or
unloading (TM 5-3810-207-10).
(3)
Inspect wiring, fuel and oil lines, radiator
and hoses, fuel tanks, gages, instruments,
and lights for missing items and broken,
loose, or damaged parts (TM 5-3810-207-
10).
(4)
Inspect the drain plugs, breathers, filler
caps, and draincocks to be sure they are
secured and not leaking or damaged (TM
5-3810-207-10).
(5)
Inspect the tires, airbrake hoses, and
electrical leads for cuts, breaks, cracks, or
signs of deterioration. Correct or report
any deficiencies noted and not corrected
to field maintenance.
b.
Servicing New Equipment.
(1)
Perform
the
preventive
maintenance
services (par. 20).
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