TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

LOWER/RAISE RAMP — Continued

0012 00

3.

Release ramp control handle to stop ramp.

RAISE RAMP

NOTE

Ramp may be lowered with the engine started or with the engine stopped and MASTER

SWITCH ON. Engine must be started to raise ramp. Sound horn before lowering ramp if

tactical situation permits.

NOTE

Horn should be sounded before raising ramp if tactical situation permits.

1.

Move ramp locking handle to the rear as far as it will go.

2.

Increase engine speed to 1200 rpm.

3.

Pull ramp control handle to the rear and hold it until ramp is closed.

0012 00-2

Change 1