TM-9-2350-261-10 Operator Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download
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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: M a i n t e n a n c e L e v e l Operator P e r s o n n e l R e q u i r e d Driver E q u i p m e n t C o n d i t i o n Carrier parked Engine started (WP 0026 00) Ramp access door closed (WP 0005 00) LOWER RAMP WARNING Lowering ramp could injure personnel. Make sure no one is in ramp zone before you lower 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. 0015 00-1