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

CAUTION

•

Do not set PTO ENGAGE switch to ON with HIGH IDLE switch ON.

Engaging the PTO 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 positioned OFF before road transport,

or severe equipment damage could result.

13.

Set PTO ENGAGE switch (22) to ON position. Indicator light (23) will illuminate.

WARNING

Trailer wheels must be chocked during transfer operations. Failure to

comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

CAUTION

If transload rollers roll over lifting eyes, damage to the BAP could occur.

NOTE

The amount of time it takes to load and unload is controlled by engine

speed. To reduce loading and unloading times, engine speed can be

increased to approximately 1200 rpm by engaging HIGH IDLE switch.

14.

Move joystick (24) to UNLOAD until both transload rollers (10) contact trailer (25).

Ensure transload rollers (10) clear the top of trailer lifting eyes (26).

15.

Release joystick (24).

16.

Ensure trailer guides (27) are between transload rollers (10).

NOTE

If trailer guides are not between transload rollers, perform Step (17). If

trailer guides are aligned, go to Step (18).

17.

If trailer guides (27) are not between transload rollers (10):

a.

Move joystick (24) to LOAD.

b.

When the BAP is fully reloaded, release joystick (24). Reposition vehicle to line

up with trailer.

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