TM 5-3810-288-12
scribed in paragraph 2-10, is used where the material
b.
Positioning the Carrier. Refer to paragraph
being dug is firm or hard, the digging and dumping points
2-20.
are not too far apart, accurate dumping is required, and
c. Operating cycle.
The shovel operating
the dumping point is at the same level as the machine.
cycle consists of four steps: filling the dipper, swinging,
The shovel is used most efficiently when the area being
spotting the dump, and dumping. The shovel boom
worked is large enough to allow operation approaching
angle position is set before beginning operations in the
the maximum working ranges of the shovel attachment.
same manner as for the crane (fig. 2-40). Start the
engine (para 2-16) and operate the shovel as shown on
2-39
