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TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-190. BOW RAMP.
a. The bow ramp can be either lowered or raised in an emergency.
b. The following is an index to the procedures:
DESCRIPTION
PARAGRAPH
Bow Ramp - Lowering
Bow Ramp - Raising
2-191. BOW RAMP - LOWERING.
a. The bow ramp can be lowered manually. This occurs when no electrical power is available, or in an emergency.
b. To lower the ramp manually, proceed as follows:
WARNING
When lowering the ramp manually, be sure the hand-crank is not mounted on the
high speed shaft, as injury may be caused by the spinning crank.
c. Winch Compartment.
(1) Remove pawl locking pin (1), and place pawl (2) in the disengage position.
(2) Make sure pawl is unlocked and ratchet is engaged on winch drum.
(3) Release the electric brake (3) by turning screw counter-clockwise se.
(4) Remove hand crank (4) and store on the outside of the bed-frame.
(5) Remove hand crank switch cover (5) from the high speed shaft stub (6). This disengages the electrical
override and permits manual operation.
CAUTION
Keep mechanical brake (7) engaged to prevent accidental slippage of winch before manual lowering of ramp.
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