TM 5-5420-208-12&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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SECTION II. OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
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SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-1. General. This section contains instructions for the use of the cargo pallets under normal conditions. It
contains procedures for loading/ unloading, cargo tiedown, pallet retrieval and launching, nesting, and load
dumping.
2-2. Controls and Instruments. The cargo pallets have no instruments of their own. The operational
configurations of the pallets are controlled by the hydraulic console on the transporter. The console Is located
on the left side behind the cab (figure 2-1).
Figure 2-1. Hydraulic Controls
a. Forward Tiedown Pin Control. When the lever is pushed to OUT, the forward tiedown pin is
disengaged from the nose anchor of the pallet. When the lever is pulled to IN, it engages the pin in the anchor
hole.
b. Hydraulic Winch Control. When the lever is pushed to OUT, it allows the boom cable to pay out slack.
When the lever is pulled to IN, the cable is rewound.
c. Hydraulic Boom Control. When the lever is pushed to UP, it raises the boom. When the lever is
pulled to DOWN, the boom lowers to the horizontal position on the transporter bed.
d. Floodlights Switch. The toggle switch turns on the floodlights, located on the transporter, to illuminate
the work area.
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