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TM 5-2420-224-10
(11) Moving Vehicle with Backhoe.
WARNING
Do not move vehicle with backhoe unless vehicle is on level ground. To do so could
result in personal injury.
(a) Release parking brake.
(b) Make sure vehicle front wheels are straight forward.
(c) Raise front loader from ground surface using front loader remote switch.
(d) Decrease engine speed by deactivating HI/LO engine RPM switch.
(e) Raise boom and retract dipper. Move backhoe as required to place bucket teeth on firm ground.
(f) Raise both stabilizers off the ground enough to clear when vehicle is moved.
(g) Use boom and dipper to move vehicle. Slowly move dipper out and at the same time, lower boom.
(h) At new position, lower both stabilizers and front loader to ground surface.
(i) Increase engine speed by activating HI/LO engine RPM switch and resume excavating.
(12) Lifting with Backhoe.
WARNING
Backhoe is not a crane.
Exercise caution when lifting load to prevent injury to
personnel.
Lower load to ground if one of the stabilizers is raised above ground or there is any
indication that stability of vehicle is reduced. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
(a) Lower front loader to ground surface.
(b) Attach hand line to load before lifting. Make sure person holding line is away from load.
(c) Position vehicle as close to load as possible without interfering with movement.
(d) Use suitable cable or sling to fasten load to end of dipper at bucket pivot pin.
(e) With backhoe, lift load 1-2 in. (25-50 mm) above ground.
(f) Move load slowly. Keep all persons away from elevated load until it is safely lowered to ground or stand.
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