TM 5-3800-205-10-2
AIR TRANSPORT BY C-130 AIRCRAFT - CONTINUED
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RETURN MACHINE TO OPERATIONAL CONFIGURATION - CONTINUED
Start tractor engine and allow to warm up. Using 1st gear ONLY, SLOWLY drive straight off aircraft until clear of ramp.
4.
Negotiate ramp at a DEAD SLOW speed. Stop machine when positioned just clear of ramp. Place transmission in N
(Neutral) and lock, apply parking brake, and shut down engine. Block tractor and water distributor wheels.
WARNING
Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly and cause personnel injury. Always stop
engine BEFORE working in area of hitch link.
5.
Remove one short (6 5/8 in.) steering cylinder locking collar from each steering cylinder and set aside for stowage in
ISU-60 container:
a.
Remove two bolts and washers, and remove one short (6 5/8 in.) locking collar and hose wrapping from each steer-
ing cylinder.
b.
Reassemble each locking collar assembly with its mounting hardware.
SHORT LOCKING COLLAR
TWO BOLTS
AND WASHERS
HOSE WRAPPING
390-1033
6.
Install turnbuckles and raise cutting edge wheels and load transfer axles off ground:
a.
Install one end of each turnbuckle to lug at front corner of tank. Secure with pin and cotter pin.
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