INSTALLATION OF MINE CLEARING RAKE (MCR) EAR TO BULLDOZER BLADE MOLDBOARD

TM 5-2410-237-23

INSTALLATION OF MINE CLEARING RAKE (MCR) EAR TO BULLDOZER BLADE MOLDBOARD

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Introduction, Installation

INITIAL SETUP

References

Tools and Special Tools

TC 9-237

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 122, WP 0250

TM 43-0139

Shop equipment, welding (Item 108, WP 0250 00)

Lifting equipment, 5,000 lb capacity

Personnel Required

Materials/Parts

Three

Wood cribbing, 10-in.

Equipment Condition

Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-2410-237-

10)

WARNING

Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-

dure. Ensure that any lifting device used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of heavy

parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may result in death or injury to person-

nel.

Ground guide assistance is required when positioning machine to rake assembly, to prevent injury to person-

nel or damage to equipment.

NOTE

Required lifting capacity for rake assembly is 5,000 lb (2270 kg).

A certified welder is required.

INTRODUCTION

Positioning of Bulldozer Blade Moldboard.

Blade tilt adjustable brace on left pusharm should be at midrange. Length of brace should be 52.6 in. (133.6 cm)

Tilt cylinder on right side pusharm should be in rearmost pin mounting position.

Positioning of Rake Assembly.

Remove rake assembly from its transport or storage configuration.

Unfold rake assembly and install all retaining pins, bolts, and self-locking nuts.

Lift rear of rake assembly and place one 10 in. (25.4 cm) high block under each hook mounting bracket. Lower

rake onto blocks.