TM 5-5420-280-10
0015 00
OPERATION OF LPU FOR BRIDGE LAUNCH OR RETRIEVAL (Contd)
CAUTION
Ensure hydraulic supply hoses are positioned behind
retaining brackets on pallet A-frame and auxiliary reservoir,
or damage to equipment may result.
3. Connect pallet hydraulic supply hoses (2) and (3) to pallet hydraulic quick-
disconnect couplings (1) and (4), located on pallet A-frame adjacent to
auxiliary reservoir (5).
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4
2
5
1
CAUTION
Never use starting fluid (ether) to assist starting LPU.
Failure to comply will result in damage to engine.
NOTE
If the REB will be operated in expected temperatures below
+40F (4C), the pallet hydraulic oil must be changed to
OE/HDO-10 and below -15F (-26C) changed to OEA. For
warm-up procedures, refer to Launch or Retrieve in Extreme
Cold (Arctic Operation), WP 0025 00.
4. Place speed control lever (6) to maximum START position; end of lever (6)
should point up.
NOTE
Perform step 5 if starting a cold engine with air temperature
below +20F (-7C).
5. Place hydraulic pump bypass valve lever (7) to OPEN position.
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6
SPEED CONTROL LEVER, START POSITION
BYPASS VALVE, OPEN POSITION
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