TM5-3810-305-10BE ALERT FOR SIGNS OFPUMP CAVITATION. Thehydraulic oil provides lubricationfor pumps. When too heavy orstiff, it will not flow fast enoughto meet pump demand and avacuum or “cavitation” will becreated. A “screaming” noiseindicates inadequate pumplubrication and, if allowed tocontinue for more than a shortperiod, will result in seriousdamage to pumps.ICAUTIONIIf the LRT 110 Crane is to betowed a distance of more than 1mile (1.6 km) and/or at speedsgreater than 3 mph (4.8 km/h),the front driveshaft must bedisconnected from the front axle.As an alternative to disconnect-ing the driveshaft, if (he engine isoperable, the engine may bestarted and allowed to idle duringthe towing process. This willcirculate lubricant in the trans-mission, lubricating the clutchesduring the towing operation.Failure to disconnect the drive-shaft or to run the engine willcause internal damage to thetransmission as the vehicle istowed.The tow bar MS500048 is theonly tow bar to be used on thisvehicle. If not available, seeorganizational maintenance.Failure to follow this procedurecould cause damage to equip-ment.Be certain correct socket andwedge as supplied are used.Failure to follow this procedurecould cause damage to equip-ment.CAUTIONLoops formed by overrun cancause kinks and dog legs in thecable, resulting in damage andpremature cable failure.ICAUTIONINever use a steel hammer orpinch bar to move cable over ondrum. These tools can easilydamage cable.If traveling more than five mileson improved roads or two mileson rough terrain or unimprovedroads, remove anti-two blockweight and chain from the switchand secure it to the anchor pointof the wedge socket locatedeither on the boom head or hookblock, whichever is accessible.Failure to follow this procedurecould cause damage to the hookblock switch.1-40
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