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TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8 M1977A4 W/WINCH AND M1977A4 W/O WINCH

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2008

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

LOADING BRIDGE ADAPTER PALLET (BAP) FROM GROUND

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

GENERAL

NOTE

•

Before operating a new or reconditioned CBT, ensure field level

maintenance has serviced the vehicle.

•

Perform all operator's before - preventive maintenance (WP 0142)

checks prior to operating the CBT and/or BAP. Ensure all checks and

adjustments have been completed by field level maintenance.

1.

This section contains instructions for safely operating the CBT and BAP under usual

conditions.

2.

Instructions for safely operating the vehicle in unusual conditions are covered in the

“operation under unusual conditions” section of this manual.

PREPARATION FOR USE

WARNING

A site survey must be conducted to ensure site meets criteria cited in

warnings below. Failure to complete a site survey may result in injury or

death to personnel.

•

Use a ground guide for all bridging operations. The vehicle may crash

into an obstruction or contact power lines. Failure to comply may

result in injury or death to personnel.

•

Prior to performing bridging operations, conduct a site survey to

ensure that side-to-side slope does not exceed 8% (5 degrees),

ground in the transport area is firm, area around vehicle is free of

personnel and obstructions, and overhead clearance is at least 22 ft.

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