Stand clear of bays and winch cable during lifting and lowering operations. Ensure that roadway/bow foldlock latch is in good mechanical condition and securely latched before attempting to lift bays/pontons. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or equipment damage. Do not sit, Iie or stand in front of boat push knees at anytime while riding on bays. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death. Do not launch or retrieve bays with transporter towing pintle in place. Remove and invert pintle (facing rear axles). When disconnecting any hydraulic line, open line slowly and protect face; hydraulic oil may spray out due to residual pressure in system. When using spare tire, ensure that area underneath tire carrier is clear. When pawl is released from the ratchet, tire and wheel will free fall. Injury to personnel may result.
DesignationTM 5-5420-209-12
EditionSep 1993
StatusSuperseded
Pages610
FunctionEngineering
CollectionRecent Archive
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This manual supersedes TM 5-5420-209-12, dated 15 January 1992, in its entirety, HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SEPTEMBER 1993 TM 5-5420-209-12 Stand clear of bays and winch cable during lifting and lowering operations.