TM 5-3800-205-10-2
RAIL TRANSPORT - CONTINUED
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UNLOAD MACHINE FROM FLATCAR - CONTINUED
WARNING
Always use a ground guide when driving machine off flatcars. Failure to use a ground guide may result
in an accident, causing death or injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
If operating machine without ROPS/FOPS, drive with extreme caution, at low idle, and in 1st gear
ONLY. Machine has no rollover/falling object protection without ROPS/FOPS. Failure to follow this
warning may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
5.
Start engine and allow to warm up. Raise tank. Following instructions from railcar load master and ground guides,
slowly drive straight off flatcars until clear of railhead.
Use 1st gear ONLY.
a.
b.
When passing over spanners between flatcars, maintain a constant speed. Do NOT jam on brakes or reverse direc-
tion.
c.
Park machine when positioned at a convenient location to reconfigure. Place transmission in N (Neutral) and lock,
apply parking brake, and lower tank to the ground. Shut down engine. Block tractor and water distributor wheels.
6.
CONUS ONLY: Machine is now fully operational.
NOTE
It is important to stow components in container in accordance with indicated sequence. This will ensure effi-
cient and timely packing of container.
7.
CONUS ONLY: Stow the following items in ISU-60 container in accordance with illustration and information in Table
3:
a.
toolbox; and
b.
four steering locking collar assemblies, two short (6 5/8 in.) and two long (10 3/4 in.).
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