TM 5-3825-213-10
CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
c.
Visually inspect the entire snow removal unit
6.
Unloading Equipment
for loss of parts or damage which may have occurred
during loading, removal, or shipment.
a.
The operator will assist in unloading the
d.
Inspect all controls and instruments for
snowplow if it is to be driven from a carrier down a
damage or improper operation. Inspect the instruments
ramp. The following operations must be performed and
and gages for broken glass or illegibility.
precautions observed by the operator before and during
e.
Make a complete visual inspection of the
unloading.
entire snow removal unit compressed air system.
b.
Remove all blocking and tiedown cables
Inspect for leaks, broken lines, and unserviceable
from carrier and snowplow.
chambers and valves.
c.
Remove preservatives and protective
f.
Report to organizational maintenance all
devices as necessary for driving snowplow from carrier.
deficiencies that are beyond the scope of the operator to
d.
Perform before-operation services (par. 40).
correct.
e.
Start the engine (par. 16) and drive the
snowplow down the unloading ramp.
Caution
f.
The plow assembly will be removed from a
highway carrier or flatcar with a suitable lifting device if
Special care should be exercised in
a ramp is not available.
cleaning the lubrication points
Caution
before lubrication. Paint and foreign
material will cause damage to
Make sure the ramp is properly
moving joints and bearings.
constructed to support the weight of
8.
Installation or Setting-up Instructions
the snow removal unit before
unloading.
a.
Report to organizational maintenance, 2d
echelon, to install the plow chute.
7.
Inspecting and Servicing Equipment
b.
Start carrier engine (fig. 12).
c.
Install snowplow as illustrated in figure 5.
Note
d.
Remove the safety pins, right and left side,
from the lower holes in the plow carrier track and guide
Make sure equipment is completely
rails as illustrated in figure 5.
deprocessed before servicing. Make
e.
Move snow removal plow height control lever
sure all preservatives have been
to DOWN position as illustrated in figure 6.
removed from the crankcase, fuel
f.
Lower snowplow to the desired working
tank, gearboxes, and like items.
position. Install the safety pins in the upper holes of
carrier track.
a.
Perform the before-operation services listed
g.
Move the selector valve control lever to
CHUTE position and move the snow chute and fan
b.
Make a complete visual inspection to see
blower control lever to CHUTE UP position as illustrated
that the required tools, repair parts, publications,
in figure 6. The chute extension will extend up and to
accessories, and attachments are on or with the snow
the left or right side of the unit. The chute safety latch
removal unit.
will lock the chute in the raised position as illustrated in
h.
Stop carrier engine (fig. 13).
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