TM 5-5420-278-100025 000025 00-1CONTROLLED LAUNCH OF BAYCAUTIONA controlled launch is performed where site conditionsrequire the bay to be slowly lowered into shallow water,with the transporter's LHS and BAP winch, and thenunfolded by manually releasing the bay's travel latchwith a lanyard. Ensure launch site conditions are metor damage to equipment may result. Assistant will act as a ground guide when maneuveringCBT and during operation of the LHS. Failure tocomply may result in damage to equipment.NOTEDuring all transporter operations, the CBT operatorwill drive and be responsible for the operation of theLHS via the cab control box or remote control unit. Theassistant will act as a ground guide, be responsible fordirecting the operator using hand signals, and assistthe operator as needed.a. Ensure launch site conditions exist for a controlled launch of bay (refer to WP 0019 00, Launch Condition Requirements). If launch site conditions donot meet requirements for a controlled launch, refer to High-bank Launch ofBay (WP 0026 00) or Operation Under Unusual Conditions (WP 0045 00).CAUTIONDo not move TRANSFER CASE shift lever whentransmission is in gear, and do not move TRANSFERCASE shift lever or TRACTION CONTROL lever whilevehicle is moving or damage to drive line will result.NOTEAfter traction control is engaged, move vehicle forwardto allow shift collars to fully engage.b. Move TRANSFER CASE shift lever (4) to L (LO) and TRACTION CONTROLlever (3) to INTER-AXLE DIFF. LOCK. TRACTION CONTROL indicator (2)will light up. c. Back up CBT on river bank approximately 15 ft (4.6 m) from water, thenapply service brake (6) move transmission selector lever (5) to N (neutral),and pull PARKING BRAKE control (1) out.156432
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