TM-5-5420-203-14

BRIDGE, ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED, SCISSORING TYPE CLASS 60 & CLASS 70 ALUMINUM, 60 FOOT SPAN; FOR M48A5 AND M60 LAUNCHER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JUNE 1991

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f. Recovery by Other Than a Launcher -

CONT

(h) Slowly begin to tow the bridge (4) forward and at the same time, maintain the height of

the bridge. Release cable from the lifting device as the towing vehicle moves forward

and away from the lifting device. Keep both cables taut at all times.

(i) Stop towing just prior to far bank end of bridge dropping off far bank.

Study the

situation, recheck all equipment for loose components, etc.

(j) Slowly pull the bridge forward with the towing vehicle. The near end of the bridge will

rise off the ground when the far end slips off the supporting bank. Lengthen the lifting

device cable and at the same time, decrease and/or extend the boom as required to keep

the bridge in a level recovery posture.

(k) Continue to lengthen the lifting device cable (1) (as required) and decrease the boom

angle (8) as need be.

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