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 TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-54. 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 underdog bolts clear from craft sides. (see Illustration on
page 2-429).
(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.
Change 4
2-430
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