2006 US Army StudentGuides SEE Student Guide 43p

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STUDENT GUIDE

SMALL EMPLACEMENT

EXCAVATOR

September 2006


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PREFACE

The purpose of this handout is to provide guidance and knowledge on how to perform operators

maintenance and operate the Small Emplacement Excavator (SEE) Tractor. Within this handout are

chapters covering proper procedure for starting and stopping, maneuvering, and excavating with the

Small Emplacement Excavator.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Small Emplacement Excavator 1-1

Chapter 2 Hand and Arm signals 2-1

Chapter 3 Safety Requirements 3-1

Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 4-1

Chapter 5 Maneuvering 5-1

Chapter 6 Excavation 6-1

Appendix A Performance Evaluation Sheets A-1

Appendix B Fighting Positions B-1


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Introduction to the Small Emplacement Excavator

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1. Capabilities of the SEE

a. The SEE is a highly mobile all wheel drive diesel engine driven tractor equipped with a rear mountedbackhoe, a front mounted bucket, and portable hand held auxiliary hydraulic tools such as a pavementbreaker, rock drill, and a chain saw.

b. The SEE Tractor is used to rapidly excavate small combat positions such as TOW, Machine gun andindividual fighting positions, mortar positions, and Command Posts in the main battle area.Additionally, the SEE is able to tow trailers with a maximum weight of 17,000 lbs.

c. With the backhoe and loader attachments installed the tractor weighs 15,750 lbs. Due to its compactsize; two can be loaded into a C-130 cargo aircraft.

d. The SEE Tractor has improved road speeds up to 50 MPH, and cross country speeds comparable tosupport tracked or other wheeled vehicles.

2. Nomenclature: Tractor, Wheeled, 4x4, DED, SEE, FLU 419

a. 4 X4: Four Wheel Drive

b. DED: Diesel Engine Driven

c. SEE: Small Emplacement Excavator

d. FLU: Freight Liner Utility

e. 419: The model Number

f. Cost: $ 69,643.00 as of 1995

3. Uses of the SEE

a. Prepare excavation for:

b. Individual Fighting Positions

c. Crew served weapons

d. Artillery, missile positions and trenches

e. Foundation (Flat Bottom Ditches)

f. Maintains support in forward combat elements

g. Rapidly excavates small combat positions (Tow, Machine Gun, etc)


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4. Front end attachments used on the SEE

a. Runway Sweeper

b. Snow Plow

c. Forklift Forks

5. Backhoe assembly attachments

a. Tamper

b. Auger

c. Pavement Breaker

d. Trenching Bucket w/rippers

e. Trenching Bucket

6. Characteristics of the SEE

a. Fording Depth of 30 inches

b. Ground Clearance of 17 inches

c. Transportable Weight of 15,750 lbs (Two will load onto a C130 aircraft)

d. 50 miles per hour on improved roads

e. 5 miles or 8 kilometers on unimproved roads

7. Limitations of the SEE

a. Percentage of slope that a SEE can negotiate when traveling cross-country.

NOTE: These numbers came from tests done on dry concrete; care must be taken when operating

cross-country.


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1) Up 60%2) Down 60%3) Side Slope 30% (Left & Right)

Side slope angle Up/Down slope angle

Maximum permissible gross towed trailer weight is 17,000 lbs.

NOTE: The pintle hook must have a cotter pin in place for SAFETY!!

b. Turning radius

358 (35feet, 8 inches)

8. Major Components

a. Front bucket (Manufactured by Schmidt)

1) cubic yard capacity

2) Travel locks, are used from job site to job site.

3) Bucket is carried 18inches above the ground, and fully rolledback

4) 3,300 lbs. lifting capacity

5) Capable of loading dump trucks up to 98 inches (82)

b. Four main capabilities of the front bucket

1) Loading

2) Lifting


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3) Backfilling

4) Rough grading / leveling

c. Fuel tank

1) Diesel fuel

2) 30 gal capacity (On 30 gal of fuel one can travel 250 miles or 16 hours of operations)

d. Front hydraulic tank (located on the driver side).

1) 44 quarts of OE 10 W oil

2) V belt driven

3) The front hydraulic tank is used for the front bucket and hydraulic tools

e. Hydraulic hose reel

1) 33 feet of hydraulic hose

2) Quick disconnect fittings

f. Hydraulic oil cooler

Two 10 inch fans with aluminum fins

g. Batteries

1) Double lock secured

2) Mounted on slides for easy maintenance

3) 24 volt negative ground system

4) Slave Cable receptacle

h. Air tanks

1) Two air tanks

2) Three drain cocks

3) Drain large first, then small


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4) Air hose

5) 25 ft Nylon hoses

i. Storage compartment

j. Hold hydraulic tools and help keep clean from debris

2) Hydraulic tool (Manufactured by Stanley)

3) Chain Saw Hammer Drill

a) Weight is 7 lbs

b) 15 cutting bar

c) Self oiling

d. Can cut up to 30 in diameter

4) Pavement breaker

a) Weight is 72 lbs

b) Equipped with a moil point

c) 3 Chisel

d) 5.5 Spade

5) Hammer Drill

a) Weight is 48 lbs

b) 3/4 x 18", capable of drilling 24" deep

c) 1" x 24", capable of drilling 30" deep

d) 2" x 24", capable of drilling 30" deep

6) Impact Wrench

3/4 drive


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k. Backhoe (by Manufacture by J.I. CASE)

1) Backhoe Components

a) Bucket

b) Dipper

c) Boom

d) Stabilizers

l. Capabilities

1) 10,000 lbs. digging force which comes from the dipper

2) 14 ft. digging depth

3) 180 degree swing arc

4) 17 foot 8 inches digging radius

5) 7 cu ft bucket capacity

6) 11 ft loading height

m. Towing Assembly

1) Pintle hook

2) Must have a cotter or safety pin

3) Capable of towing up to 17,000 lbs. (pintle hook)

n. Trailer power outlet receptacle

1) Equipped with a 24 Volt system

2) Location of receptacle above and left of the pintle hook

o. Air valves

1) Left side is for emergency hook-up

2) Right side is for service hook-up

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p. Rear hydraulic tank and lines

1) Located on the passenger side

2) 84 quarts OE 10W oil

3) PTO driven

4) For backhoe excavation operations

q. Engine

1) 6 Cylinder Daimler-Benz

2) OE 15/40 engine oil

3) Radiator (closed system) with coolant bottle

4) Power steering reservoir (OE 10W)

r. Air Cleaner

Dry type with an electronic indicator when restricted

s. Brake & Clutch Reservoir

1) Brake is on the left (ring band around it)

2) Clutch is on the right

3) They both use silicone fluid only.

t. Fuel Filter

1) Primary

2) Pre-primary

3) Sediment Bowl

u. Primer Pump

1) Located on the right side of the engine, behind the hour meter

2) Used if the sediment bowl is clogged up or ran out of fuel


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v. Hour Meter

All numbers are full hours; none of them are in tenth of an hour.

w. Ether bottle (winter only)

Temperature of 32 degrees or below

x. Protective structure

1) FOPS Falling Object Protective Structure

2) ROPS Roll Over Protective Structure

z. Tires

1) Weight of 170 lbs.

2) Manufactured by Michelin

3) Inflation of 40 psi.

4) Directional tires; V pattern faces inboard.

NOTE: The front tires should be mounted with the V of the tread facing rearward, this provides

smoother running while diminishing tire wear

9. Dashboard / Instruments

a. 1 = Power Take Off (PTO)

b. 2 = Differential lock

c. 3 = Brake warning

d. 4 = Air Cleaner Indicator

e. 5 = Intermediate speed (White light)

f. 6 = Speedometer with odometer

g. 7 = Tachometer

h. 8 = Voltmeter- 24-28.5

i. 9 = Inclinometer


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10. Instrument cluster

a. 1 = Brake system warning light

b. 2 = Brake pressure gage, normal reading 80 psi.

c. 3 = Coolant temperature gage, normal reading 176-194degrees

d. 4 = Charge indicator light, lights up when there is aninsufficient charge

e. 5 = Fuel gage

f. 6 = High beam indicator light

g. 7 = Oil pressure gage (if no pressure within 15 seconds after starting, SHUT ENGINE OFF)

h. 8 = Vehicle turn signal indicator

i. 9 = Trailer turn signal, works only when a trailer is connected

11. Dashboard controls

a. 1 = Starter button

b. 2 = Windshield wiper/ washer switch

c. 3 = Ignition

d. 4 = Warning buzzer test system, pressing this before operatingthe Backhoe engages the warning buzzer. This provides theoperators with an audible alert to any oil/water failure that might occur while operating the backhoe

e. 5 = Clod start switch, engages the ether bottle to aid in cold weather starting.

f. 6 = Turn signal switch

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12. Hand and foot controls

a. Clutch

b. Brake

c. Foot throttle

d. Hand throttle

e. Trailer brake control

f. Horn, high beam, turn signal

g. Parking brake

h. Windshield washer controls

i. Light switch

13. Transmission Controls

a. Trailer brake charging valve

b. Diagnostic connector assembly, STE /ICE

c. Power Take Off shift lever

d. Four wheel drive / Differential lock switch

e. Front loader control levers

f. Range directional shifter

g. Intermediate speed control

h. Main transmission shift

i. Battery disconnect switch engages vehicle electrical system

NOTE: Do not use differential during normal travel; 2-wheel / 4-wheel differential lock can be

changed while driving.

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14. Exterior controls

a. Backhoe Tilt Lever, raises and lowers the backhoe.

b. Implement lock, Locks the backhoe in the raised (working) position

c. The rear work lights

d. High/Low engine RPM for the hydraulic tools, charges hose for hydraulic tools.

15. Controls for backhoe operations

a. Boom (swing control) left and right foot pedals

b. Left and Right stabilizer levers

c. Bucket (left)

d. Dipper lever (middle)

e. Boom (right)

f. Transport release lever

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1. Starting procedures (FBIL)

a. F- Fuel; 12 Oclock position

b. B-Batteries; One click to the right

c. I Ignition; Two clicks to the right

d. L- Lights; Service bright / Panel bright

e. Make sure you are in neutral, and push in on the clutch

f. Push the starter button, idle down to 800 RPMs after it has been started.

g. Slowly let out on the clutch, making double sure that you are in neutral.

h. Watch the brake air pressure gauge and lights for proper air amount.

2. Stopping Procedures

1) Ensure the SEE is in neutral and slowly release clutch pedal.

2) Idle down engine to 800 RPMs.

3) F-Fuel to 6 oclock position.

4) I- Ignition, 2 clicks to the left.

5) L-Lights.

6) B- Batteries, 1 click to the left.

NOTE: To stop the SEE, use the same procedure when starting the SEE (FBIL). Make sure you shut

down fuel before turning off the ignition switch.

3. Backhoe Operations (BBBPT)

a. B Brakes; parking brakes released

b. B Bucket; curled forward and in the ground

c. B Buzzer; check to ensure warning buzzer works

d. P PTO; engage the PTO

e. T Tires; make sure tires are straight with truck


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Chapter 2

Hand and Arm Signals

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1. Start Engine Arm extended to the front and side of the body with hand open. Movearm in a circular counter-clockwise motion

2. Stop Engine With palm facing downward and arm at shoulder level move forearm and hand acrossthroat in a cutting motion.

3. Stop Arm perpendicular to the body with forearm vertical and fist closed; or both fists closed and bothforearms crossed at chest level.

4. Move Forward Palms facing towards body, upper arms stationary, forearms motioning back and forth

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5. Move Backward Palms facing away from body, upper arms stationary, and forearms motioning awayfrom body.

6. Raise Bucket Arms extended at shoulder height with closed fist and thumbs extended up.

7. Lower Bucket Arms extended at shoulder height with closed fist and thumbs extended downward.


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8. Dump Bucket With closed fists, upper arms stationary, and forearms parallel to the ground twistingwrists downward.

9. Retract Bucket With closed fists, upper arms stationary, and forearms parallel to the ground curling

wrists upward.

10. Swing Boom Right Left arm extended parallel to the ground.

11. Swing Boom Left Right arm extended parallel to the ground.


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Safety

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1. General safety

a. Exhaust gasses

1) Long stack

2) Short stack

b. Hearing protection (Required)

c. Use safety belts (seat belts) ITS THE LAW.

d. No smoking or flames

1) Batteries

2) Fuel

e. Shut off fuel before turning off ignition switch (remember, FBIL)

2. Tool operation safety

a. Keep bystander at a safe distance from work area

b. Wear safety glasses or goggles

c. Wear steel toe boots (if available)

d. Never wear loose clothing

e. Hold tools with both hands

f. Before placing the backhoe in the transport or operating position make sure all personnel are clear ofthe machine.

3. Operation safety

a. Level the machine with the stabilizers.

b. Dump the excavated earth on the high or uphill side of the trench.

c. Do not dig the ground under the stabilizer

d. Before excavating, check for utilities.

e. Gas, Electric, Water


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Chapter 4

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

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1. PMCS Instructions

a. PMCS on the SEE Tractor is to be accomplished by using the appropriate Technical Manual (-10).Using the PMCS checklist will ensure all the checks are performed properly. The checks have to becompleted in the order listed in the TM, as you become familiar with the vehicle and the checklist youshould check the equipment in the same order to prevent missing a check.

b. Read the information located in the front of the PMCS section in the TM

c. As each check is made, all operator level of maintenance should be completed. All items that cannotbe corrected by the operator must be recorded on DA Form 2404 or E-5988.

d. Ensure that all forms are completed correctly before turning them in.

2. PMCS Checks

a. Front bucket

1) Front bucket

2) 3/4 Cubic yard capacity

3) Bucket is carried 18 inches above ground and fully rolled back.

b. Fuel tank

1) Diesel fuel

2) 30 gallon capacity

c. Front Hydraulic tank & lines

1) Front Hydraulic tank

2) 44 quart OE oil

3) "V" belt driven

d. Hydraulic hose reel

1) 33 feet of hydraulic hose

2) Quick disconnect fittings


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e. Hydraulic oil cooler

1) Two 10 inch fans

2) Aluminum fins

3) Engine RPM Switch controls the speed of the engine to provide enough power to the hydraulicpump to operate the backhoe.

4) Front Loader Remote Switch is used to raise and lower the front bucket

f. Batteries

1) 24 volt negative ground system

2) Slave Cable Receptacle

g. Air tanks

1) Two air tanks

2) One drain valve on the air line running between the two tanks

3) Drain large tank first

4) Drain small tank second

5) Drain the valve on the air line last

6) Air hose- 25 foot nylon hose used for tire inflation

h. Storage compartment- used to store all hydraulic tools when not in use (keep it clean of debris)

i. Backhoe

1) Stabilizers

2) Boom

3) Dipper

4) Bucket

j. Towing assembly

a) Pintle hook - capable of towing up to 17,000 lbs


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2) Trailer power outlet receptacles are 24 volt

3) Receptacles are located above and left of the pintle hook

4) Air valves

5) Left side is the service hookup

6) Right side is for the emergency hookup

7) They are located behind pintle hook, red for emergency, blue for service

k. Rear hydraulic tank and lines

1) 84 quarts (OE 10W oil)

2) " PTO driven

3) The rear hydraulic tank is for running the backhoe

l. Engine data and components

1) 6 cylinder Daimler- Benz (15/40 oil only)

2) Radiator- (closed system) with coolant bottle

3) Power steering reservoir (OE 10W)

4) Air cleaner- (dry type) with an electronic indicator when restricted

5) Brake clutch valve

a) Brake is on the left (ring/band around it)

b) Clutch is on the right

c) They both take silicone fluid only

m. Fuel filter

1) Primary

2) Pre-primary

3) Sediment bowl


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n. Primer pump

1) Located on the right side of the engine behind the hour meter

2) The primer pump is used when vehicle runs out of fuel

o. Hour meter

1) All numbers are full hours including the last number which is red (there are no tenths of an hour)

2) Located on the right side of the engine

p. Either bottle- used when temperatures are 32 degrees or below

q. Protective structures

1) FOPS- Falling Object Protective Structure

2) ROPS- Rollover Protective Structure

r. Tires

1) Inflation- 40 psi

2) Directional tires- the "V" pattern face inboard

Notes

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Maneuver a Small Emplacement Excavator

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1. Maneuver a SEE

a. Install the travel locks.

b. Negotiate the designated course.

1) Straight slope of 60%

2) Side slope of 30%

3) Cross country obstacles

CAUTION: When shifting, wait for the intermediate shift indicator light to change before letting up

on the clutch. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage.

2. Stopping the vehicle

1) Slow the vehicle

2) Depress the clutch pedal

3) Fully release the accelerator pedal

4) Apply even pressure on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to complete stop. Shift thetransmission shift lever and directional shift lever into the neutral position.

5) Apply the parking brake.

Notes

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Chapter 6

Excavate an Area Using a Small Emplacement Excavator

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1. Excavate with a SEE

NOTE: Ensure the front loader travel locks are disengaged and stowed.

a. Park the vehicle on level ground and lower the front loader to ground surface.

b. Bucket, Brakes, Buzzer, Power Take-Off (PTO) and Tires (BBBPT).

1) Depress the clutch pedal.

2) Shift the transmission into neutral.

3) Engage the PTO lever.

4) Release the clutch pedal.

c. Activate the hydraulic tool switch.

d. Open the implementation locks.

e. Release the backhoe travel lock and tilt the backhoe into the upright position with the tilt controllever. Close the lock latches with the lever and switch off HI/LO engine rpm switch.

f. Mount the vehicle and adjust the seat by pulling the adjustment lever out. Adjust forward orbackward as desired.

g. Active the High/Low RPM switch.

h. Lower stabilizers with control levers until the stabilizers are extended and slightly lift the rear of thevehicle.

i. Look over left shoulder; ensure inclinometer is at 0 degrees

j. Press the swing control pedals, swing the backhoe to the center position,

k. Release the boom lock by:

1) Pushing the boom lock latch lever to the right and hold.

2) Push the boom control lever back until the boom lock is free.

3) Release the boom lock lever.

l. Dig with backhoe.

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2) Swing boom to the left and right to create safety arc and return to center position.

3) Make marking cut by moving to boom and dipper to a 90 degree position.

4) Begin the dig cycle.

5) When the boom reaches 90 degrees, begin to curl the bucket.

6) If the bucket stalls, lift the boom slightly.

7) On completing the dig cycle, curl the bucket a 90 degree position, extend the dipper, and swing todump site with swing control pedals.

NOTE: Align the spoil with the stabilizers.

8) Move the dipper out and dump the bucket at same time.

9) After dumping the bucket, swing and lower the boom at the same time. When the bucket is overthe excavation, stop the swing and lower the boom.

10) Repeat the dig cycle until the job is completed.

m. Back filling procedures

1) Position the SEE approximately 5 feet away from the outside rear of the material pile to be backfilled.

2) Lower the bucket to the ground surface with the teeth 1/2 inch above the ground.

NOTE: This step will leave the bucket partially filled with material so the bucket can be utilized as a

dozer blade.

3) Place the SEE transfer in low range (1st gear) and drive forward into the material and continueuntil material falls into trench/hole.

4) Raise the bucket approximately 18 from the ground, and dump material into hole.

5) For the next pass, back up and position the SEE on the remaining material to be back filled.

6) Drive forward continuing until the remaining material falls into the trench/hole.

NOTE: If the spoil is higher than 2' or is dense (wet clay/mud) and/or wheel slippage becomes a

problem, position 1/2 of the bucket on either side of the stockpile and take smaller portions until the

hole/trench is back filled.

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8) Reposition SEE to either side of the stockpile and continue back filling until complete.

9) Feather the spoil out at the end of each pass.

10) Dump bucket and back drag the work area, while keeping pressure on the bucket and liftingslightly to feather material.

2. Excavate two Soldier fighting position with a SEE.

NOTE: Ensure the front loader travel locks are disengaged and stowed.

a. Park the vehicle on level ground and lower the front loader to ground surface.

b. Bucket, Brakes, Buzzer, Power Take-Off (PTO) and Tires (BBBPT).

1) Depress the clutch pedal.

2) Shift the transmission into neutral.

3) Engage the PTO lever.

4) Release the clutch pedal.

c. Activate the hydraulic tool switch.

d. Open the implementation locks.

e. Release the backhoe travel lock and tilt the backhoe into the upright position with the tilt controllever. Close the lock latches with the lever and switch off HI/LO engine rpm switch.

f. Mount the vehicle and adjust the seat by pulling the adjustment lever out. Adjust forward orbackward as desired.

g. Active the High/Low RPM switch.

h. Lower stabilizers with control levers until the stabilizers are extended and slightly lift the rear of thevehicle.

i. Look over left shoulder, ensure inclinometer is at 0 degrees

j. Press the swing control pedals, swing the backhoe to the center position,

k. Release the boom lock by:

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2) Push the boom control lever back until the boom lock is free.

3) Release the boom lock lever.

l. Dig with backhoe.

1) Extend the backhoe fully to 17' 8" and lower bucket to ground.

2) Dismount and pace off 6' and place marker.

3) Make marking cut by moving boom and dipper even with marker.

4) Begin the dig cycle.

5) Curl the bucket just in front of the marker.

6) If the bucket stalls, lift the boom slightly.

m. Place dirt in front and on sides to form a parapet around fighting position.

n. Move the dipper out and dump the bucket at same time.

o. After dumping the bucket, swing and lower the boom at the same time. When the bucket is over theexcavation, stop the swing and lower the boom.

p. Repeat the dig cycle until the fighting position is 6'x2' and armpit deep to the tallest Soldier.

q. Back filling procedures

1) Position the SEE approximately 5 feet away from the outside rear of the material pile to be backfilled.

2) Lower the bucket to the ground surface with the teeth 1/2 inch above the ground.

NOTE: This step will leave the bucket partially filled with material so the bucket can be utilized as a

dozer blade.

3) Place the SEE transfer in low range (1st gear) and drive forward into the material and continueuntil material falls into trench/hole.

4) Raise the bucket approximately 18 from the ground, and dump material into hole.

5) For the next pass, back up and position the SEE on the remaining material to be back filled.

6) Drive forward continuing until the remaining material falls into the trench/hole.


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NOTE: If the spoil is higher than 2' or is dense (wet clay/mud) and/or wheel slippage becomes a

problem, position 1/2 of the bucket on either side of the stockpile and take smaller portions until the

hole/trench is back filled.

7) Continue with step 5 until trench/hole is filled.

8) Reposition SEE to either side of the stockpile and continue back filling until complete.

9) Feather the spoil out at the end of each pass.

10) Dump bucket and back drag the work area, while keeping pressure on the bucket and liftingslightly to feather material.

3. Excavate the (L) style machine gun fighting position.

a. Repeat steps 1 through 16 of excavate with a SEE.

b. Reposition the SEE using steps 1 through 12a of excavate with a SEE.

c. Dig a 4' x 2' extension at a 90 degree angle to the fighting position. Width and depth will remain thesame. Place dirt at appropriate location to form a parapet.

NOTE: Location of material for the "L" fighting position is placed at the rear, left and right sides.

4. Excavate the (T) style machine gun fighting position.

a. Repeat steps 1 through 16 of excavate with a SEE.

b. Reposition the SEE using steps 1 through 12a of excavate with a SEE.

c. Dig a 4' x 2' extension out from the center of the fighting position. Width and depth will remain thesame. Place dirt at appropriate location to form a parapet.

NOTE: Location of material for the "L" fighting position is placed at the rear, left and right sides.

Notes

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Appendix A

Student Evaluation Sheets

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Evaluation Guidance: Score the Soldier GO if all steps are passed (P). Score the Soldier NO-GO if

any step is failed (F). If the Soldier fails any step, retrain and retest them. Retraining will be

conducted outside of the training day.

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PERFORMANCE MEASURES DATE GO NO GO NO GO

PRE-OPERATIONS PROCEDURESDid the student:

1. Perform a 360 degree walk aroundof equipment. _______ ____ ________ ________

2. Perform before operations PMCS. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Perform starting procedures. _______ ____ ________ ________

4. Perform during operations PMCS. _______ ____ ________ ________

AFTER OPERATIONS PROCEDURES

Did the student:

1. Perform stopping procedures. _______ ____ ________ ________

2. Perform after operations PMCS. _______ ____ ________ ________

Evaluators Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Evaluator's Signature: _______________________________________________________________



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MANEUVERING OPERATIONS

Did the student:

1. Perform pre-operations procedures. _______ ____ ________ ________

2. Maneuver through a predestinated

course. _______ ____ ________ ________

a) In wooded areas _______ ____ ________ ________

b) On sides slopes _______ ____ ________ ________

c) In rocky areas _______ ____ ________ ________

d) Through ditches _______ ____ ________ ________

e) Through gullies and ravines _______ ____ ________ ________

f) Through streams _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Perform after operations procedures. _______ ____ ________ ________

CONFIGURE BACKHOE TO TRAVEL POSITION

Did the student:


2. Retract bucket fully. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Retract dipper fully. _______ ____ ________ ________

4. Retract boom fully and lock. _______ ____ ________ ________

5. Swing backhoe fully to the left. _______ ____ ________ ________


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6. Unlock the rear implementation lock. _______ ____ ________ ________

7. Lower backhoe attachment and lock. _______ ____ ________ ________


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Appendix A


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1st 2nd


EXCAVATE A TRENCH WITH THE SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCAVATOR

Did the student:


2. Park vehicle on level ground. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Activate the hydraulic tool switch. _______ ____ ________ ________

4.Open the implement locks. _______ ____ ________ ________

5. Release the backhoe travel lock. _______ ____ ________ ________

a. Close the implement locks _______ ____ ________ ________

b. Deactivate the hydraulic tool switch _______ ____ ________ ________

6. Activate the High/Low RPM switch. _______ ____ ________ ________


8. Lower stabilizers and level theSEE using inclinometer. _______ ____ ________ ________

9. Swing the backhoe to the center position._______ ____ ________ ________

10.Unlock the backhoe. _______ ____ ________ ________

11.Extend and lower the backhoe. _______ ____ ________ ________

12.Construct safety swing arc 180 andreturn to the center position. _______ ____ ________ ________

13.Construct a marking cut 2-4 deep. _______ ____ ________ ________

14.Extend the backhoe fully and startthe digging cycle. _______ ____ ________ ________


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15.Raise the bucket, clear the spoil pileand dump in a smooth operation. _______ ____ ________ ________

16.Repeat the digging cycle until ditchis 2 deep with dipper at 90. _______ ____ ________ ________

17.Raise front bucket. _______ ____ ________ ________

18.Raise stabilizers. _______ ____ ________ ________

19.Push dipper lever out. _______ ____ ________ ________

20.Push boom lever out. _______ ____ ________ ________

21.Extend backhoe all the way out. _______ ____ ________ ________

22.Lower the front bucket. _______ ____ ________ ________

23.Lower the stabilizers. _______ ____ ________ ________

24.Repeat the digging cycle until ditchis 2 deep and 15 long with dipper at 90. _______ ____ ________ ________

25.Perform back filling procedures. _______ ____ ________ ________

INDIVIDUAL FIGHTING POSITIONS

Note: Excavation procedures are the same for all fighting positions. The steps listed below are unique

for the individual fighting positions.

Did the student:


2. Place material in front and on sides toform a parapet around the fighting position. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Repeat the digging cycle until ditchis 6 X 2 and armpit deep the tallest Soldier._______ ____ ________ ________



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A-6

1st 2nd


L STYLE MACHINE GUN FIGHTING POSITION

Note: Excavation procedures are the same for all fighting positions. The steps listed below are to be

connected to the individual fighting positions previously constructed.

Did the student:


2. Reposition the excavator at a 90 tothe end of the individual fighting position. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Construct a marking cut. _______ ____ ________ ________

4. Dig a 4 X 2 extension. _______ ____ ________ ________

5. Place material in rear and on sides toform a parapet around the fighting position. _______ ____ ________ ________


T STYLE MACHINE GUN FIGHTING POSITION

Did the student:


2. Reposition the excavator at a 90 tothe middle of individual fighting position. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Construct a marking cut. _______ ____ ________ ________

4. Dug a 4 X 2 extension. _______ ____ ________ ________

5. Place material in rear and on sides toform a parapet around the fighting position. _______ ____ ________ ________



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1st 2nd


CONFIGURE BACKHOE TO TRAVEL POSITION

Did the student:


2. Retract bucket fully. _______ ____ ________ ________

3. Retract dipper fully. _______ ____ ________ ________

4. Retract boom fully and lock. _______ ____ ________ ________

5. Swing backhoe fully to the left. _______ ____ ________ ________

6. Unlock the rear implementation lock. _______ ____ ________ ________

7. Lower backhoe attachment and lock. _______ ____ ________ ________


Evaluators Comments:________________________________________________________________________________________

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Fighting Positions

B-1

(T) Style Machine Gun Position

Note: Fighting position depth is armpit deep to the tallest Soldier plus or minus 6 inches.

FIRING PLATFORMFIRING PLATFORM

4FT

2FT

6 FT

2FT


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Fighting Positions

B-2

(L) Style Machine Gun Position

NOTE: Fighting position depth is armpit deep to the tallest Soldier plus or minus 6 inches.

6FT

4FT

2FT

2FT

FIRING PLATFORM


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Fighting Positions

Individual Fighting Position (Foxhole)

Note: Fighting position depth is armpit deep to the tallest Soldier plus or minus 6 inches.

NOTES________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2 FT

6 FT

2006 US Army StudentGuides SEE Student Guide 43p

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