TM-9-2350-261-10

CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

TM-9-2350-261-10 - Page 175 of 761

TM 9-2350-261-10

LOWER/RAISE RAMP

0015 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Lower Ramp (page 0015 00-1).

Raise Ramp (page 0015 00-2).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Operator

Personnel Required

Driver

Equipment Condition

Carrier parked

Engine started (WP 0026 00)

Ramp access door closed (WP 0005 00)

LOWER RAMP

WARNING

Lowering ramp could injure personnel. Makesurenooneisinrampzonebeforeyoulower

ramp.

Unlocked ramp can fall open suddenly. Personnel can be killed or injured. Check that ramp

cable is connected with no slack. Ramp system and hull can get damaged if ramp unlocks when

carrier is in operation. Do not operate carrier if locks do not secure ramp properly. Keep away

from ramps that have come open during carrier operation.

NOTE

Ramp may be lowered with the engine started or with the engine stopped. Engine must be

started to raise ramp. Sound horn before lowering ramp if tactical situation permits.

1.

Push ramp lock release button and move ramp locking handle to the rear as far as it will go.

001500-1