TM 5-5420-203-14
c. Assembly of the Bridge Separated into Eight Sections - CONT
(26) Hydraulic Quick-Release Connectors.
WARNING
FRH hydraulic fluid may contain Tricresyl Phosphate which, if taken internally, can cause
paralysis. Hydraulic fluid may be absorbed through the skin. If hydraulic fluid gets on skin,
thoroughly wash with soap and water as soon as possible.
(a) Pull a launcher forward to
connect the hydraulic lines
between the launcher and the
3 ft 4 in. flexible hydraulic
quick-disconnect lines.
(b) Connect the hydraulic
connection by guiding the
male connector (1) to the
socket (2). Pull forward on
the locking handles (3) on top
of the tongue (4) and insert
the coupling plug (5) into the
quick-release coupling socket
(6). Push locking handle
back, locking the connector.
A visual inspection of the
quick-release coupling plugs
will ensure the plugs are
engaged.
(27) Scissor Cylinder Manual Hydraulic Bleed Valves.
(a) If one or both of the quick-
release couplings cannot be
engaged, then the scissor
cylinder must be bled. There
are manual hand bleeding
valves (1) on each end of the
cylinder (2) for this purpose.
The valves (1) are left open just
long enough to relieve the
pressure.
(b) Refer to Table 2-1. Engage the
launcher hydraulics by pulling
upon the hydraulic clutch
pump lever #7. Lift upon the
scissor cylinder lever #3 to
extend the cylinder rod.
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