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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
2-53.
LOWERING BOW RAMP-REMOTE (Cont ).
Failure to follow instructions may damage the Elastomeric Winch and bow ramp.
c.
Pilothouse.
(1)
Turn the bow winch control box local/remote switch (12) to the REMOTE position.
(2)
Push the "RAISE" control (13) until a strain is taken on the ramp chain and ramp. Release button to
stop ramp.
(3)
Loosen upperdog bolts on the ramp and swing upperdog bolts clear from craft sides. (see Illustration
on page 2-316).
(4)
Push the "LOWER" control (14) to lower the ramp into position. Release button to stop ramp.
The winch wire rope is capable of raising and lowering the ramp alone but is not capable
of supporting the ramp during loading or unloading operations. Normally, the ramp will
be supported on the forward end and the cable and chain will be slack. If the ramp must
be suspended from the chains; the chain stopper must be set against the chain guide to
prevent overloading of the cables.
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