TM 5-3805-280-10 Technical Manual No. 5-3805-280-10 HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, DC, 15 February 2000 OPERATOR’S MANUAL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR JOHN DEERE MODEL 230LCR NSN 3805-01-463-0804 AND MODEL 230LCRD WITH ROCK DRILL NSN 3805-01-463-0806 REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this publication. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Submit your DA Form 2028-2 (Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Publications), through the Internet, on the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) website. The Internet address is http://aeps.ria.army.mil .
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NOTE As this operator manual is a commercial product supplemented to include Army specific procedures, the manual may advise the operator to perform tasks that would normally not be assigned to the operator level in a DATM. Always follow the limits established in the PMCS. Also, references are made throughout the manual to see your authorized dealer or John Deere dealer for repair or information. In those instances, notify your supervisor or next higher maintenance level.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction Chapter 1 Safety and Safety Signs John Deere Excavator Safety Features.......................................................................................1-1 Recognize Safety Information....................................................................................................1-2 Understand Signal Words...........................................................................................................1-2 Follow Safety Instructions .........................................................................................................1-2 Avoid Injury From:
Loading Machine on a Trailer, Fastening Machine to Trailer, and Unloading Machine From Trailer......................................................................1-3 i