TM-5-5420-279-10
9.6.1.1
The following mechanical faults may be encountered as the bridge is constructed.
Repairs not covered in Chapter 10 of this manual must be reported to Unit
maintenance.
1. Position vehicle on centerline.
2. Apply parking brake and place in transmission into neutral.
3. Position and unstrap flatrack LVT on build site.
4. Remove mudguards.
Check that the R clips have been removed from the mudguard stub pins.
Is the lower A-frame shootbolt fully retracted?
WARNING
BURN HAZARD. ITEMS MAY BE HOT WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES WHEN
HANDLING EXHAUST COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO HEED THIS INSTRUCTION
COULD LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY.
5. Add exhaust 90-degree elbow.
Should excessive force be required to fit the exhaust clamp, ensure that the
exhaust 90-degree elbow is correctly seated, adjust the diameter of the
clamp using the screwed adjuster.
6. Unstrap tail lift.
If the transport strap will not unhook, check the safety latch for deformation.
Replace the damaged transport strap.
7. Connect tail lift pendant.
Ensure the MIL connector is correctly aligned; align dots on free socket and
fixed plug.
Check that both halves are round and not crushed. Report damaged
connectors to maintenance.
8. Turn rotary switch to position 2.
Rotary switch has to be rotated 1 thru 4 and backwards 4 thru 1.
Engine will not go into hi-idle.
♦ Check that no E-stops are activated.
♦ Check that parking brake and neutral are selected.
♦ Check that no circuit breakers are tripped. If circuit breaker is tripped
reset it once only, if it trips immediately report fault to maintenance.
♦ Check engine goes into HIGH IDLE If engine does not go into HIGH
IDLE report to maintenance.
9. Lower tail lift.
The procedure below is relevant to any pair of cylinders on the tail lift.
Ensure that all straps are removed.
Ensure tail lift pendant is correctly attached.
Perform standard system checks - Hi-Idle, tail lift supply etc.
Check for obvious signs of hydraulic pipe failure.
Check cylinder mounting points to ensure that pins are in place and secure.
Press SWING DOWN button on tail lift pendant.
♦ Tail lift does not move.
