TM 10-3930-675-10
0007 00-8
PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT - CONTINUED
0007 00
PLACING BOOM SUPPORT IN TRANSPORT POSITION - CONTINUED
h.
Pull locking pins lever to extend boom support locking pins. Install retaining pins to secure in locked position.
i.
Close and latch door of remote hydraulic control compartment.
2.
Raise Boom Support.
a.
Run RTCH engine at idle.
b.
Remove retaining pins from boom support locking pin extensions.
c.
Open door of remote hydraulic control compartment.
d.
Push locking pins lever to retract boom support locking pins.
e.
Pull folding boom support lever to raise boom support to upright position.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate locking pins lever and folding boom support lever at the same time. If levers are operated
at the same time, boom support locking pin extensions may shear.
NOTE
Left and right boom support locking pins may not extend at the same time; keep pulling locking pins lever
until they both extend. Locking pins may also be difficult to extend; work locking pins lever back and forth
several times to get both pins extended. It may also be necessary to raise the boom folding cylinders to aid in
releasing boom support locking pins.
f.
Pull locking pins lever to extend boom support locking pins.
g.
Install retaining pin in left and right boom support locking pin extensions.
h.
Close and latch door of remote hydraulic control compartment.
HIGHWAY TRANSPORT
NOTE
Refer to WP 0002 00, 0004 00, and 0005 00 for the location and operation of RTCH controls, indicators, and
components.
1.
Load RTCH on M1000 Trailer.
a.
Remove tophandler (TM 10-3930-675-20).
b.
Lower loading ramps on M1000 trailer and place in outside (full wide) position (TM 9-2330-381-14).
c.
Start RTCH engine and position vehicle facing forward and in line with trailer ramps.
WARNING
Always use a ground guide when driving RTCH up trailer ramps in preparation for highway transport. Fail-
ure to use a ground guide may result in an accident, causing death or injury to personnel or damage to equip-
ment.
d.
Slowly drive RTCH up loading ramps and onto M1000 trailer. Stop RTCH when directed to do so by ground guide.
e.
Move cab to transport position (refer to Placing Cab in Transport Position).
f.
Fold boom support (refer to Placing Boom Support in Transport Position).
g.
Ensure boom is fully retracted and lowered.
h.
Shut down RTCH engine.
