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 TM 5-1940-277-10
TM 1940-10/1
b. Free launch (above 5 feet per second).
(1) Operator and crew will help prepare the boat for launch by:
(a) Install cab (refer to page 2-81).
(b) Removing six tiedowns (6) and placing them on the transporter walkways.
(c) Removing two aft stanchions (7) by pulling the retaining pins (8) and lifting stanchions out of sockets.
(d) Placing stanchions on transporter walkways and replacing retaining pins.
(e) Removing shackle from cradle lifting point (11 ) and installing in the 1-3/8 inch hole in keel towing place
(12).
(f) Removing dolly cable guide (latch book) (13) by pulling the pin retainer then removing pin and block.
(g) Disconnecting winch connection from cradle dolly and connecting to shackle in boat keel.
NOTE
The transporter operator will take a series of actions to position the transporter
and boat before next step.
(h) When transporter operator gives the signal, the boat operator and crew will remove the shackle pins (14)
from the retaining cable shackles (15).
(i) Shackles will be removed from cable hooks and reinstalled to lifting points.
(j) Restraining cable hooks will be hung from stanchion eyes (10).
NOTE
Prior to launch, the transporter will disconnect the winch cable from the shackle
on boat keel, put shackle back on cradle lifting point and position winch cable on
truck cab to prevent snagging on launch.
(k) Start engine as soon as boat enters water (MK1) (refer to page 2-42).
(I) Raise mast to upright position and pin in place, ensure the electrical connector is properly connected.
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