TM 5-3895-383-10
3-4
3-3. MOUNT/DISMOUNT ROLLER
Mount and dismount the Roller only where steps and/or handrails are provided.
Clean shoes and wipe hands before climbing on Roller. Use handrails when mounting Roller.
Inspect, clean, and have any necessary repairs made to steps prior to mounting the Roller.
Always use “three-point contact” with Roller; face Roller when entering or leaving operator’s station.
Three-point contact means that three out of four arms and legs are in contact with Roller at all times
during mount and dismount.
Never get on or off a moving Roller.
Do not use any controls as handholds when you enter the operator compartment or when you exit the
operator compartment.
Never jump off the Roller.
Do not attempt to climb on or off the Roller while carrying tools or supplies.
a.
Mount Roller.
(1) Stand facing the Roller (1).
ROPS canopy has 55 in. (139.7 cm)
clearance above operator platform
at the lowest point. Use care when
mounting or dismounting Roller to
prevent injury to head.
(2) Using the handrails (2) and steps (3),
climb onto the operator platform (4).
b.
Dismount Roller.
(1) Grasp handrails (2) and turn to face the
center of the Roller (1).
(2) Using the handrails (2) and steps (3),
climb off the operator platform (4) to
the ground.
