TM 5-5420-278-100042 000042 00-8LONGITUDINAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (Contd)312NOTEThe shore ramp bay should be let down additionallyand pressed to the shore prior to unloading vehiclesfrom raft.w. Lower ramp bay (3) at shore end by opening both pump access covers (2) andsetting pump control valve levers (4) to DOWN position. Once lowered toground, pump each pump 12 times (25 times if using only one pump).CAUTIONFailure to set both pump control levers in the TRANSPORT/CROSSING position prior to unloading traffic may result indamage to ramp bay pumps and cylinders.Ensure both BEBs push raft assembly against shore during loadingand offloading of traffic or damage to equipment may result.x. Set both control valve levers (4) to TRANSPORT/CROSSING position andclose pump access covers (2).y. Lower two ramp plates (1) on ramp bay (3) as necessary, and unload trafficfrom raft assembly.
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