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If the clevis is obviously above the housing, move the chest pack right
hand joystick rearward while attempting to insert the first shootbolt.
With one shootbolt inserted perform previous operation.
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If one shootbolt can be inserted.
Report difficulty in inserting shootbolt to secure articulator cylinder to
maintenance so that re-shimming of the cylinder attachment guide can
be carried out at the next opportunity.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD. DO NOT INSERT FINGERS IN PIN HOLES, WHEN CLEANING
OUT ACCUMULATED DIRT USE A SUITABLE TOOL. SEVERE INJURY CAN
RESULT IF THIS INSTRUCTION IS NOT ADHERED TO.
Check shootbolt holes for dirt build up/corrosion. Clean as required.
Report any corrosion to maintenance.
Check for tightness of shootbolt housing bolts. Tighten as required.
Check for shootbolt housing deformation. Report deformation to
maintenance.
93. Reconfigure launcher walkways (launch beam build configuration).
Check for deformation of walkways, attachment features and dirt build up in
holes.
Clean dirt from walkway holes as required. Report any deformation to
maintenance.
94. Raise launch beam clear of far bank.
Is the chest pack set to FAR BANK SEAT?
Has the chest pack right hand joystick been moved forwards to raise the far
bank support?
Check for any signs of twisting at the launch frame to A-frame upper
transverse beam, this can indicate a seizure of the center pivot bushing.
Report any signs of seizure to maintenance.
95. Remove launch beam final stop.
Set the chest pack to BEAM DRIVE.
Move the chest pack right hand joystick forward or rearward to move the
launch beam forward or rearward as required to free the final stop pin.
Check the final stop pin for deformation. Replace the final stop pin with
serviceable item.
Check security and alignment of the launch beam final stop arms. Report
any defects to maintenance.
96. Manually raise launch beam final stop and reverse the launch beam.
Check that the launch beam final stop pin is removed.
Check the launch beam final stop pivot for seizure/obstruction. Report any
defects to maintenance.
97. Deploy far bank approach ramps.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD. DO NOT INSERT FINGERS IN END BEAM GUTTERS WHEN
CLEANING OUT ACCUMULATED DIRT, USE A SUITABLE TOOL. SEVERE
INJURY CAN RESULT IF THIS INSTRUCTION IS NOT ADHERED TO.
Ensure that ramp and end beam gutters are clean. Clean dirt from ramp and
end beam gutters as required.
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