TM 5-3800-205-10-2
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING MACHINE
WARNING
Use caution and maintain three-point contact at all times when mounting and dismounting machine, to
avoid injury to personnel.
Use extreme caution when climbing on tank. Maintain three-point contact at all times and use rear steps
and handrails. Do NOT stand on top of tank, except when required to do so when attaching slings dur-
ing external air transport by CH-47 helicopter. Be aware that footing may be slippery. Failure to follow
this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
1.
Mount and dismount machine only at locations with steps and/or grabhandles. Do NOT use steering wheel as a hand-
hold. Do NOT stand on top of tank, except when required to do so when attaching slings during external air transport by
CH-47 helicopter.
2.
Ensure steps and/or grabhandles are clean and secure before using them.
3.
Face machine when mounting and dismounting.
4.
Maintain minimum three-point contact at all times, i.e., two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot.
5.
Never mount or dismount a moving machine.
6.
Never jump from machine.
7.
Do not mount or dismount machine while carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line to pull equipment up to platform.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS, DAILY CHECKS, AND EMS SELF-TEST
NOTE
Refer to WP 0004 00 for the location and operation of controls and indicators.
1.
Perform Before operation Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), including EMS self-test before start-
ing engine (WP 0012 00 and WP 0013 00).
2.
Ensure battery disconnect switch is in ON position.
3.
Occupy and adjust seat.
4.
Adjust rearview and exterior mirrors as required.
5.
Adjust steering column tilt and steering wheel height.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine unless seat belt has been fastened. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death, in the event of an accident.
6.
Fasten seat belt.
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