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

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

1.

Check transfer site for 22 ft. (6.7 m) overhead clearance, ground firmness, and level

within one percent slope in all directions.

2.

Align rear of vehicle with the BAP. Stop approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) from the BAP.

NOTE

Dashboard parking brake indicator will illuminate when PARKING

BRAKE control is applied.

3.

Pull out PARKING BRAKE control (1) or apply service brake pedal (2).

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