Chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-5-2420-224-100035

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Section I. Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators ..........................

Instrument Panel ............................................................................................................

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Instrument Cluster ....................................................................................................

2-1a

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Indicator Lamps and Gages .....................................................................................

2-1b

2-3

Switches ...................................................................................................................

2-1c

2-4

Driver's Controls ............................................................................................................

2-2

2-9

Steering Column Controls ........................................................................................

2-2a

2-9

Foot Operated Controls ............................................................................................

2-2b

2-9

Transmission Controls ..............................................................................................

2-2c

2-0

Front Loader Control Levers (SEE) ..........................................................................

2-2d

2-11

Forklift Control Levers (HMMH) ................................................................................

2-2e

2-11

Throttle Lever ...........................................................................................................

2-12

Parking Brake Lever .................................................................................................

2-2g

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Four-Wheel Drive and Differential Lock ....................................................................

2-2h

2-12

Trailer Supply Valve .................................................................................................

2-2i

2-13

Master Disconnect Switch ........................................................................................

2-2j

2-13

Operator's Controls ........................................................................................................

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2-13

Heating and Ventilation System ...............................................................................

2-3a

2-13

Driver/Operator Dome Light .....................................................................................

2-3b

2-14

Suspension Lockout Cylinder Activation Switch and Light (HMMH) ........................

2-3c

2-15

Doors .......................................................................................................................

2-3d

2-15

Seats .......................................................................................................................

2-3e

2-16

Hourmeter .................................................................................................................

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2-16

Engine Oil Dipstick ...................................................................................................

2-3g

2-17

Hydraulic Tank Gages ..............................................................................................

2-3h

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Compressed Air System Antifreeze Unit ..................................................................

2-3i

2-19

Backhoe/Crane Travel Lock Release Lever .............................................................

2-3j

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Left Platform Control Panel ......................................................................................

2-3k

2-20

Backhoe Controls (SEE) ...........................................................................................

2-3l

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Crane Controls (HMMH) ...........................................................................................

2-3m

2-22

Hydraulic Tools .........................................................................................................

2-3

2-23

Section II. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) ..............................

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General .....................................................................................................................

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2-24

Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) ..................

2-5

2-24

Section III. Operation Under Usual Conditions ............................................................

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Initial Adjustments, Daily Checks, and Self-Checks .................................................

2-6

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Operating Procedures ..............................................................................................

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Section IV. Operation Under Unusual Conditions .........................................................

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Operation in Unusual Weather .................................................................................

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Operation in Dust or Sand ........................................................................................

2-9

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Operation in Saltwater Areas ....................................................................................

2-10

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Operation at High Altitudes .......................................................................................

2-11

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Operation in Snow ....................................................................................................

2-12

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Fording .....................................................................................................................

2-13

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Reposition Front Blackout Light for Blackout Operations (SEE) ..............................

2-14

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Tractor Trailer Operation ...........................................................................................

2-15

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Section V. Quick Fix Combat Identification Program ....................................................

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Combat Identification Panel (CIP) System Description .............................................

2-16

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Combat Identification Panel (CIP) Daily Operational/Pre-Combat Inspections .........

2-17

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Combat Identification Panel (CIP) Mounting Instructions ..........................................

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