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

TRAILER

AIR SUPLY

PULLTOEX

HAUST

PUSHTO

SUPPLY

26

27

Figure 12.

NOTE

•

Place CBT transfer case in low setting prior to backing vehicle into

the water.

•

Do not exceed fording depth of vehicle.

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If launching interior bay, go to Step (15). If this is a ramp bay, go to

Step (16).

16.

Back vehicle into the water and stop when top of back tire hubcap is at the water line

(hubcap is in the water).

17.

Back vehicle into the water and stop when top of back tire rim is at the water line (rim

is in the water).

CAUTION

Before continuing operations and after entry of vehicle into the water,

ensure PARKING BRAKE control is engaged and vehicle is motionless.

Otherwise, parking brake may slip, allowing vehicle to roll into deeper

water, resulting in damage to equipment.

18.

Pull PARKING BRAKE control (26) and set transmission range selector (27) to N

(neutral).

19.

Set HIGH IDLE switch (28) to ON position.

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