2006 US Army StudentGuides SEE Student Guide 43p

STUDENT GUIDE
SMALL EMPLACEMENT
EXCAVATOR
September 2006
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
TITLE
PAGE
Chapter 1
Introduction to the Small Emplacement Excavator
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Chapter 2
Hand and Arm signals
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Chapter 3
Safety Requirements
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Chapter 4
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
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Chapter 5
Maneuvering
5-1
Chapter 6
Excavation
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Appendix A
Performance Evaluation Sheets
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Appendix B
Fighting Positions
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Chapter 1
1. Capabilities of the SEE
a. The SEE is a highly mobile all wheel drive diesel engine driven tractor equipped with a rear mounted
backhoe, a front mounted bucket, and portable hand held auxiliary hydraulic tools such as a pavement
breaker, rock drill, and a chain saw.
b. The SEE Tractor is used to rapidly excavate small combat positions such as TOW, Machine gun and
individual 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 compact
size; 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 to
support 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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Chapter 1
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 rolled
back
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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Chapter 1
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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Chapter 1
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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Chapter 1
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 176-194

degrees
d. 4 = Charge indicator light, lights up when there is an
insufficient 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 operating

the Backhoe engages the warning buzzer. This provides the
operators 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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Chapter 1
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
a
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
a
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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Chapter 1
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
1. Start Engine Arm extended to the front and side of the body with hand open. Move
arm in a circular counter-clockwise motion
2. Stop Engine With palm facing downward and arm at shoulder level move forearm and hand across
throat in a cutting motion.
3. Stop Arm perpendicular to the body with forearm vertical and fist closed; or both fists closed and both
forearms crossed at chest level.
4. Move Forward Palms facing towards body, upper arms stationary, forearms motioning back and forth
towards body.
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5. Move Backward Palms facing away from body, upper arms stationary, and forearms motioning away
from 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 twisting
wrists 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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Chapter 3
Safety
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 of
the 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
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 be
completed in the order listed in the TM, as you become familiar with the vehicle and the checklist you
should 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 cannot
be 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 hydraulic
pump 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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Chapter 5
Maneuver a Small Emplacement Excavator
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 the
transmission shift lever and directional shift lever into the neutral position.
5) Apply the parking brake.
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Chapter 6
Excavate an Area Using a Small Emplacement Excavator
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 control
lever. 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 or
backward 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 the
vehicle.
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.
1) Extend the backhoe fully to 17' 8" and lower bucket to ground.
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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 to
dump 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 over
the 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 back
filled.
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 continue
until 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.
7) Continue with step 5 until trench/hole is 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 lifting
slightly 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 control
lever. 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 or
backward 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 the
vehicle.
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.
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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 the
excavation, 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 back
filled.
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 continue
until 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 lifting
slightly 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 the
same. 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 the
same. 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.
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Appendix A
Student Evaluation Sheets
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.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
DATE
GO
1st
NO GO
2nd
NO GO
PRE-OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
Did the student:
1. Perform a 360 degree walk around
of equipment.
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2. Perform before operations PMCS.
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3. Perform starting procedures.
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4. Perform during operations PMCS.
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AFTER OPERATIONS PROCEDURES

Did the student:
1. Perform stopping procedures.
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2. Perform after operations PMCS.
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DATE
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NO GO
2nd
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MANEUVERING OPERATIONS
Did the student:
1. Perform pre-operations procedures.
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2. Maneuver through a predestinated

course.
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a) In wooded areas
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b) On sides slopes
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c) In rocky areas
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d) Through ditches
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e) Through gullies and ravines
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f) Through streams
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3. Perform after operations procedures.
CONFIGURE BACKHOE TO TRAVEL POSITION

Did the student:
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2. Retract bucket fully.
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3. Retract dipper fully.
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4. Retract boom fully and lock.
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5. Swing backhoe fully to the left.
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6. Unlock the rear implementation lock.
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7. Lower backhoe attachment and lock.
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A-3
Appendix A
DATE
GO
1st
NO GO
2nd
NO GO
EXCAVATE A TRENCH WITH THE SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCAVATOR

Did the student:
_______
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________
________
2. Park vehicle on level ground.
_______
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________
________
3. Activate the hydraulic tool switch.
_______
____
________
________
4.Open the implement locks.
_______
____
________
________
5. Release the backhoe travel lock.
_______
____
________
________
a. Close the implement locks
_______
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________
________
b. Deactivate the hydraulic tool switch
_______
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6. Activate the High/Low RPM switch.
_______
____
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________
_______
____
________
________
8. Lower stabilizers and level the

SEE 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 and

return to the center position.
_______
____
________
________
13.Construct a marking cut 2-4 deep.
_______
____
________
________
14.Extend the backhoe fully and start

the digging cycle.
_______
____
________
________
A-4
Appendix A
DATE
GO
1st
NO GO
2nd
NO GO
15.Raise the bucket, clear the spoil pile

and dump in a smooth operation.
_______
____
________
________
16.Repeat the digging cycle until ditch

is 2 deep with dipper at 90.
_______
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17.Raise front bucket.
_______
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________
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18.Raise stabilizers.
_______
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________
________
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 ditch

is 2 deep and 15 long with dipper at 90.
_______
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________
________
25.Perform back filling procedures.
_______
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________
________
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 to

form a parapet around the fighting position. _______
____
________
________
3. Repeat the digging cycle until ditch

is 6 X 2 and armpit deep the tallest Soldier._______
____
________
________
____
________
________
_______
A-5
Appendix A
DATE
GO
1st
NO GO
2nd
NO GO
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 to

the 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 to

____
________
________
____
________
________
_______
T STYLE MACHINE GUN FIGHTING POSITION

Did the student:
_______
____
________
________
2. Reposition the excavator at a 90 to

the 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 to

____
________
________
____
________
________
_______
A-6
Appendix A
DATE
GO
1st
NO GO
2nd
NO GO
CONFIGURE BACKHOE TO TRAVEL POSITION

Did the student:
_______
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________
________
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.
_______
____
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A-7
Appendix B
Fighting Positions
(T) Style Machine Gun Position
2FT
4FT
FIRING PLATFORM
FIRING PLATFORM
2FT
6 FT
Note: Fighting position depth is armpit deep to the tallest Soldier plus or minus 6 inches.
B-1
Appendix B
Fighting Positions
(L) Style Machine Gun Position
2FT
4FT
FIRING PLATFORM
2FT
6FT
NOTE: Fighting position depth is armpit deep to the tallest Soldier plus or minus 6 inches.
B-2
Appendix B
Fighting Positions
Individual Fighting Position (Foxhole)
2 FT
6 FT
Note: Fighting position depth is armpit deep to the tallest Soldier plus or minus 6 inches.
NOTES
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STUDENT GUIDE

Introduction to the Small Emplacement Excavator

Hand and Arm signals

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Performance Evaluation Sheets

The model Number

f. Cost: $ 69,643.00 as of 1995

Side slope angle

Up/Down slope angle

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

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

d. 4 = Warning buzzer test system, pressing this before operating

e. Trailer brake control

13. Transmission Controls

a. Trailer brake charging valve

b. Diagnostic connector assembly, STE /ICE

e. Front loader control levers

h. Main transmission shift

i. Battery disconnect switch engages vehicle electrical system

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

2. Perform before operations PMCS.

3. Perform starting procedures.

4. Perform during operations PMCS.

AFTER OPERATIONS PROCEDURES

2. Perform after operations PMCS.

2. Maneuver through a predestinated

e) Through gullies and ravines

3. Perform after operations procedures.

CONFIGURE BACKHOE TO TRAVEL POSITION

2. Retract bucket fully.

3. Retract dipper fully.

4. Retract boom fully and lock.

5. Swing backhoe fully to the left.

7. Lower backhoe attachment and lock.

8. Perform after operations procedures.

EXCAVATE A TRENCH WITH THE SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCAVATOR

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.

7. Perform after operations procedures.

8. Lower stabilizers and level the

9. Swing the backhoe to the center position._______

10.Unlock the backhoe.

11.Extend and lower the backhoe.

12.Construct safety swing arc 180 and

13.Construct a marking cut 2-4 deep.

14.Extend the backhoe fully and start

15.Raise the bucket, clear the spoil pile

16.Repeat the digging cycle until ditch

17.Raise front bucket.

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 ditch

25.Perform back filling procedures.

INDIVIDUAL FIGHTING POSITIONS

2. Place material in front and on sides to