TM-9-2320-435-10

TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8, M1977

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATION - Continued

22.

Move joystick (19) to UNLOAD.

23.

Release joystick (19) when LHS hook (23) is slightly below BAP hook bar (24).

NOTE

If LHS hook does not disengage, drive vehicle forward approximately two

inches (5 cm), and repeat Steps (22) and (23).

24.

Push in PARKING BRAKE control (1), or release service brake pedal (2).

25.

Drive forward slowly about 5 ft. (1.5 m) to clear LHS hook (23) from BAP hook bar

(24). Stop vehicle.

26.

Pull out PARKING BRAKE control (1).

27.

Set transmission range selector (3) to N (neutral).

28.

Set HIGH IDLE switch (18) to ON position.

29.

Move joystick (19) to LOAD position.

WARNING

When NO TRANSIT indicator is illuminated, vehicle may be maneuvered

in the immediate vicinity of the loading/unloading site. However, vehicle

is unsafe for road travel. Do not perform open-road driving when NO

TRANSIT indicator is illuminated. Failure to comply may result in injury

or death to personnel and damage to equipment.

30.

Release joystick (19) when main frame and hook arm are fully stowed and NO

TRANSIT indicator (25) goes out.

31.

Set HIGH IDLE switch (18) to OFF position.

CAUTION

While maneuvering vehicle in the immediate vicinity of the loading or

unloading site, LHS MODE SELECT switch may be in any setting.

However, LHS MODE SELECT switch must be set to OFF prior to road

travel, to prevent damage to main frame and hook arm cylinders.

32.

Turn LHS MODE SELECT switch (15) to OFF.

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