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

TM-9-2320-346-10 - Page 727 of 1184

WARNING

Ensure bridge bay is clear of boat crew personnel and obstructions prior

to winching in bridge bay. Ensure crewman is safely off bridge bay prior

to lifting. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

NOTE

During bridge bay recovery in fast moving water or strong crosswinds, it

may be necessary to position a boat with the push knees against the

downstream bow to keep bridge bay aligned with Transporter.

28. Position WINCH switch (24) to IN.

29. Steadily winch in cable as bridge bay folds and automatically latches.

30. Release WINCH switch (24) when cable hook holder is in saddle.

NOTE

While continuing to move bridge bay forward, it may be necessary to ad-

just MAIN FRAME switch to keep bridge bay properly positioned in BAP

rear guides.

31. Position remote MAIN FRAME switch (23) to LOAD to bring bridge bay onto vehicle

rear rollers.