LOAD TEST PROCEDURES FOR HIAB 8109 CRANE.

TB 9-2320-279-34

Warning

Never rotate crane over crane operator. Injury or death to personnel

and/or damage to equipment may occur if crane fails during rotational

maneuver.

CAUTION

Do not contact vehicle with test load. Damage to vehicle may result.

NOTE

Two soldiers are required to do step g.; one to operate the crane and one

to signal the crane operator to ensure that the load does not hit the side

of the vehicle.

g. Rotate crane boom first right and then left, stopping short of load contacting the vehicle. Return

crane boom to a position in line with the centerline of vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not contact crane with test load. Damage to crane may result.

h. Raise boom to maximum elevation. Raise and lower test load with crane winch. Return boom to

initial elevation. Retract and extend boom. Do not exceed rated load radius. All crane movements should

be smooth (without jerking). If not, determine the cause, repair, and retest.

i. End of test. Lower and disconnect load. Return crane to stowage position and shut down. (Refer

to TM 9-2320 -279-10).

2-5. LOAD TEST PROCEDURES FOR HIAB 8109 CRANE.

2-5.1. Initial Setup.

a. Park vehicle on a hard level surface.

b. Inspect the crane in accordance with Appendix A of TB43-0142. Equipment having defects

should be repaired in accordance with the appropriate technical manual.

c. Setup crane and exercise all crane functions to their full extent, without a load, for a period of 15

minutes. (Refer to TM 9-2320-279-10 or TM 9-2320-354-10).