TM 5-5420-280-10
0013 00
LOADING PALLET FROM GROUND (Contd)
CAUTION
Failure to raise steering axles prior to loading bridge
pallet on transporter may result in damage to
equipment.
Operating pressure range of hydraulic pump is 2,611
psi (180 bar) to 3,408 psi (235 bar). If pressure on gage
reaches 3,626 psi (250 bar), stop and check for
obstructions, such as support wheel retaining pins
inadvertently left in place. Do not exceed 3,626 psi
(250 bar), or damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
Perform step 2 if the steering and fixed axles are in the
lowered position.
2. Raise steering axles (1) and fixed axles (2) as follows:
(a) Position selector valve lever (3) in POSITION 1 or pointing left of center,
and move control valve lever (4) to position A or left of center.
(b) Install pump handle on pump lever (5), and operate hydraulic pump (6)
until steering axles (1) and fixed axles (2) are fully raised. Remove and
stow pump handle.
CAUTION
Prior to loading pallet from ground, ensure transload
roller bar has been removed from pallet lower support
boom or damage to equipment may result.
3. Remove transload roller bar from lower support boom. Refer to WP 0007 00.
4. Stow transload roller bar and mounting hardware in either pallet toolbox.
Refer to WP 0007 00.
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