TM-9-2320-435-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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PREPARATION FOR USE - Continued
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.
Unloading the BAP without disengaging hold-down locks may result
in injury or death to personnel.
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
This procedure is a two soldier task.
During all bridge bay operations, the operator will drive and be
responsible for the operation of the LHS cab control box. The
assistant acts as a ground guide and will be responsible for directing
the operator 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.
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 0164)
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.
3.
Pull out PARKING BRAKE control (2) and set transmission range selector (1) in N
(neutral).
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