TM-9-2320-346-10

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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2 in. (6.7 m) above the loading area. Failure to conduct a site survey

could cause the vehicle to slip, turn over, crash into an obstruction,

or contact power lines. Failure to comply may result in injury or death

to personnel.

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Unloading the BAP without disengaging hold-down locks may result

in injury or death to personnel.

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Water velocity should not be greater than 8 ft. (2.4 m) per second.

Refer to TM 5-5420-290-12 for water velocity requirements for all

launch conditions. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to

personnel.

1.

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

above.

OPERATION

NOTE

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This procedure is a two soldier task.

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During all bridge bay operations, the operator will drive and be re-

sponsible for the operation of the LHS cab control box. The assistant

acts as a ground guide and will be responsible for directing the op-

erator using hand signals, operating the remote control box and

winch, and assisting the operator as needed.

•

In case of emergency while the remote control is in use, push the

emergency stop switch to shut down operation of the LHS.

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The BAP must be loaded on the vehicle before loading bridge bay.

1.

Ensure all bridge bay latches and locks are locked and secured (refer to TM

5-5420-209-12). (WP 0160)

2.

Set transmission range selector (1) to R (reverse), and back up vehicle so there is about

5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance between vehicle and lifting hook end of bridge bay.

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