TM 5-5420-209-12NOTERafting operations in a river crossing with more than one raft using same loading and unloading sites willfollow a figure eight traffic pattern.(15) Operate raft as follows:(a) Open pump access covers (16) and set control levers (17) to PUMP position, and close vent valve (18).CAUTIONWhen operating hydraulic pumps, both pumps must be operated in unison to prevent damage to pumpsand cylinder.(b) Use pump handle to lower ramp to desired position, and set end approach ramps (10). Refer to table 2-17for loading capabilities.(c) Open pump access covers (16), set control levers (17) to TRAFFIC position, and close vent valves (18).(d) Load traffic and retract approach ramps (10).CAUTIONWhen operating hydraulic pumps, both pumps must be operated in unison to prevent damage to pumpsand cylinder.(e) Open pump access covers (16), set control levers (17) to PUMP, and open vent valves (18) and raise rampto desired level.NOTEBoth hydraulic pump control valves must be opened simultaneously. If ramp does not come out of water,manual pumping is required to achieve desired ramp position.(f) Open pump access covers (20), set hydraulic pump control levers (21) to PUMP position, open vent valve(22), and close pump access covers (20).2-120
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