TM 5-5420-280-10
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LAUNCH OF BRIDGE (Contd)
WARNING
Operators must stand clear while lowering supporting
cylinders. Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel.
NOTE
Operator and assistant will unlock, lower, and lock
supporting cylinders simultaneously to decrease launch
time. Steps b through f are performed the same way for
right and left supporting cylinders.
b.
Remove winch ratchet from pallet toolbox and install on ratchet wheel (5).
c.
Remove retaining pin (7) from pallet frame bracket (6).
d.
Turn winch ratchet wheel (5) to the right to remove tension from retaining
pin (10), and remove retaining pin (10) from winch clevis (9) and
supporting cylinder bracket (8).
CAUTION
Failure to install retaining pin on winch clevis before
completing lowering of support cylinder may result in
damage to equipment.
e.
Using ratchet, slowly turn ratchet wheel (5) to the left, install retaining
pin (10) on winch clevis (9), and lower supporting cylinder (4).
f.
Lock supporting cylinder (4) by installing retaining pin (7) on supporting
cylinder (4) and pallet frame bracket (6).
WINCH
6
RATCHET
5
4
9
10
7
8
4
WINCH
10
9
RATCHET
6
7
STOWED POSITION
LOWERED POSITION
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