TM 9-2320-272-10
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OPERATION OF MEDIUM WRECKER (Contd)
WARNING
Direct all personnel to stand clear of crane or load during crane operation. A snapped cable, shifting, or
swinging load may cause injury or death.
(10) To lift load:
CAUTION
Do not allow crane block to jam boom sheaves in raising operation. Failure to do this will damage boom
sheaves.
(a)
Lower crane block (3) to load (5) by pushing hoist control lever (7) to DOWN position, and releasing it to
stop.
(b)
Rig load (5) with utility chains, cable slings, or attach hook (4) directly to lifting devices on the load (5).
(c)
Raise load (5) by pulling hoist control lever (7) to UP position, and releasing it to stop.
(11) To lower load:
(a)
Lower load (5) by pushing hoist control lever (7) to DOWN position, and releasing it to stop.
(b)
Block load (5) to prevent tipping or shifting.
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