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TM 1-1730-231-13&P
WARNING
To prevent injury and equipment damage from strut collapse and
helicopter rollover, hydraulic lines must be properly connected. The cart
operator stands in front of and facing the helicopter. Connecting the left
hose to the right strut and the right hose to the left strut will avoid
confusion during kneeling and erecting operations. The LEFT switch on
the controller will operate the landing gear on the operators left. The
RIGHT switch on the controller will operate the landing gear on the
operators right.
1.
Place hydraulic cart in front of helicopter with hydraulic cart and cart operator facing helicopter.
2.
Open access cover on right hand FAB walkway and route aircraft end of left hand shutoff valve/hose down
through opening.
3.
Remove cap from kneeling nipple on right hand shock strut.
4.
Connect aircraft end of left hand shutoff valve/hose quick disconnect to kneeling nipple on right hand
landing gear strut.
5.
Open access cover on left hand FAB walkway and route aircraft end of right hand shutoff valve/hose down
through opening.
6.
Remove cap from kneeling nipple on left hand shock strut.
7.
Connect aircraft end of right hand shutoff valve/hose quick disconnect to kneeling nipple on left hand
landing gear strut.
b.
Kneel Helicopter.
WARNING
To prevent injury and equipment damage from strut collapse and
helicopter rollover, personnel will be thoroughly familiar with procedures
contained in this chapter prior to conduction kneeling or erecting
operations.
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