TM-9-2320-435-10
TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8, M1977
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-435-10 - Page 415 of 1168
OPERATION - Continued
CAUTION
•
When selecting PTO ENGAGE switch, engine must be at low idle
speed. Selection of PTO ENGAGE switch with HIGH IDLE switch on
may result in sudden application of hydraulic pressure to the LHS,
resulting in damage to equipment.
•
PTO ENGAGE switch must be turned off before road transport, or
severe equipment damage could result.
5.
Set PTO ENGAGE switch (4) to ON position. Indicator light (5) will illuminate.
6.
Set HIGH IDLE switch (6) to ON position.
7.
Move joystick (7) to UNLOAD and hold while LHS hook arm rises and moves NATO
flatrack to the rear.
8.
Immediately release service brake (2) when back edge of NATO flatrack touches the
ground.
9.
Continue unloading while allowing vehicle to roll forward. Release joystick (7) when
front end of NATO flatrack is about 1 ft. (0.3 m) off the ground.
10.
Set HIGH IDLE switch (6) to OFF position.
11.
Move joystick (7) to UNLOAD and continue unloading until NATO flatrack rests on the
ground and weight of load is off LHS hook (8).
12.
Apply service brake pedal (2).
13.
Remove lock pin (13), pin (12), and bail bar lock (11) from LHS hook (8).
14.
Move joystick (7) to UNLOAD.
15.
Release joystick (7) when LHS hook (8) tip is slightly below NATO flatrack hook bar
(9).
16.
Release service brake pedal (2).
17.
Drive forward slowly about 6 in. (15 cm), making sure LHS hook (8) clears flatrack
hook bar (9).
18.
Stop vehicle, pull out PARKING BRAKE control (10) .
19.
Set transmission range selector (1) to N (neutral).
20.
Set HIGH IDLE switch (6) to ON position.
21.
Move joystick (7) to LOAD position.
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