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
WARNING SUMMARY (cont)
WARNING
Lowering ramp could injure personnel. Makesurenooneisinrampzonebeforeyoulower
ramp.
Check ramp door operation. Make sure hinges work right and door can be secured tightly
with the lock.
Check ramp operations by opening and lowering.
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.
WARNING
Do not step on service brake while entering and exiting carrier. Failure to do so could cause
personnel inside and outside the carrier to get injured or killed.
WARNING
Seat can spring up and hit you when vertical control handle is released. Make sure you are
sitting in the seat before releasing vertical control handle.
WARNING
Sudden carrier movement can throw you out of your seat. Wear seat belt while carrier is in
motion. Do not use any seat with missing or inoperative seat belt.
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