Backhoe (SEE) -680640043

TM 5-2420-224-20-1

EARTHMOVING,

MATERIAL

HANDLING

COMPONENTS

AND

CONTROLS

(CONT)

Backhoe (SEE). The backhoe is used to excavate trenches for fighting positions,

Backhoe Controls (SEE). The backhoe controls are located on the backhoe and operate the

control cylinders. The backhoe controls consist of the stabilizer control levers, bucket control lever,

dipper control lever, boom control lever, transport lock latch, and swing control pedals.

Crane (HMMH). The crane loads and unloads cargo and provides maintenance support in

forward combat areas with the aid of the front suspension lockout system.

Crane Controls (HMMH). The crane controls are located on both sides of the vehicle when the

crane is deployed. The crane controls consist of the mast folding lever, left outrigger vertical lever,

right outrigger vertical lever, outrigger horizontal lever, boom extension lever, outer boom lever,

inner boom lever, boom rotation lever, and latch levers.

1-15