TM 5-5420-280-10
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MANUALLY LOADING PALLET FROM GROUND (Contd)
CAUTION
Ensure HIGH IDLE switch is in OFF position prior to
placing vehicle transmission in gear, or damage to
transmission may occur.
If hook end of LHS hook arm is not properly connected to
pallet hook bar, assistant must immediately signal
operator to stop loading procedure. Move CBT forward
and repeat steps 13 and 14, or damage to equipment may
result.
NOTE
It may be necessary to adjust height of hook arm when
backing up CBT. Assistant will signal operator.
13. Back up CBT until end of hook arm (2) is centered directly under pallet hook
bar (1), then apply service brake (5), move transmission selector lever (4) to N
(neutral), and pull PARKING BRAKE control (3) out.
14. Hold joystick (8) in LOAD position until LHS hook arm (2) is fully connected to
pallet hook bar (1), then release joystick (8).
15. Push PARKING BRAKE control (3) in, and take foot off service brake (5).
WARNING
When NO TRANSIT WHEN LIT indicator is illuminated,
CBT may be maneuvered in the immediate vicinity of
loading/unloading site, but should not be driven on open
road. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment and possible injury or death to personnel.
CBT will roll backward when loading pallet from ground.
All personnel must stand clear. Failure to comply may
result in serious injury.
NOTE
When loading pallet, its runners must line up with LHS
rear rollers, and it may become necessary to steer
transporter straight under pallet as it is lifted from
ground.
16. Hold joystick (8) in LOAD position until pallet runners (12) contact LHS rear
rollers (10) and pallet (11) clears ground, then release joystick (8) and pull
PARKING BRAKE control (3) out.
17. Hold joystick (8) in LOAD position until pallet (11) is loaded, LHS main
frame (9) is fully stowed, and NO TRANSIT WHEN LIT indicator (7) is off,
then release joystick (8).
18. Turn LHS MODE SELECT switch (6) to HOOK ARM ONLY (position 2).
19. Hold joystick (8) in LOAD position until LHS hook arm (2) is fully stowed and
NO TRANSIT WHEN LIT indicator (7) is off, then release joystick (8).
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